The Implausible Rewilding of the Pyrenees by Steve Cracknell
The return of large predators might help to reinvigorate nature. But are wild animals like wolves and bears compatible with livestock farming? Will their arrival destroy mountain communities? Unable to decide on the issues, Steve Cracknell climbs up to the isolated summer pastures of the Pyrenees to talk with those most concerned: the shepherds. He also meets hunters and ecologists – and goes looking for bears…
🎧 Listen: Episode 114: The Implausible Rewilding with Steve Cracknell
📖 Read: The Implausible Rewilding of the Pyrenees by Steve Cracknell – A Book Review
Beak, Tooth and Claw: Living with Predators in Britain by Mary Colwell
Mary Colwell travels across the UK and Ireland to encounter the predators face to face. She watches their lives in the wild and discovers how they fit into the landscape. She talks to the scientists studying them and the wildlife lovers who want to protect them. She also meets the people who want to control them to protect their livelihoods or sporting interests.
🎧 Listen: Episode 101: Beak, Tooth and Claw with Mary Colwell
📖 Read: Beak, Tooth and Claw by Mary Colwell – A Book Review
Human, Nature: A Naturalists Thoughts on Wildlife and Wild Places by Ian Carter
What does it mean to be a part of―rather than apart from―nature? This book is about how we interact with wildlife and the ways in which this can make our lives richer and more fulfilling. But it also explores the conflicts and contradictions inevitable in a world that is now so completely dominated by our own species.
When Accidents Happen: Managing Crisis Communication as a Family Liaison Officer by Moose Mutlow
When Accidents Happen introduces how to meet the challenges of being a Family Liaison Officer and offers a reference to help support experienced FLO’s in their role. Backing up suggestions with examples from the field the text maps an approach to being a FLO, acknowledging the potential strengths and weaknesses of the position and defining clear parameters for FLO’s to successfully operate within.
🎧 Listen: Episode 109: When Accidents Happen with Moose Mutlow
Remarkable Creatures: a guide to some of Ireland’s disappearing animals by Aga Grandowicz
Ireland is home to thousands of amazing animals, but things are changing in our environment, and some of our remarkable creatures are struggling to survive. This book will take you on a journey of discovery, sharing fascinating facts about our most endangered species, activities to help you understand more about their habitats and tips on how you can help protect them. The future of our animals depends on our actions today – so let’s play our part and do the best we can.
🎧 Listen: Episode 107: Remarkable Creatures with Aga Grandowicz
Time nor Tide: Ireland & Climate Change by Ben Harkin
Drawing on research from Ireland and across the world, this book explains what we can expect for the future in Ireland with climate change, and how we can move to limit the worst impacts. Combining studies and stories, Ben Harkin explains how we can use the technology we already have to bring our country to being carbon neutral, while building a better future for all.
Whittled Away: Ireland’s Vanishing Nature by Pádraic Fogarty
‘Ireland’s natural heritage is being steadily whittled away by human exploitation, pollution and other aspects of modern development. This could represent a serious loss to the nation.’ Irish Government Report, 1969 This urgent call for intervention to prevent the loss of our natural heritage is taken from a government report published in June 1969. Since then, nature in Ireland has continued to disappear at an alarming rate.
🎧 Listen: Episode 35: Whittled Away, Ireland’s Vanishing Nature with Pádraic Fogarty
Cycling Kerry: Great Road Routes by Donnacha Clifford and David Elton
With some of Ireland’s most beautiful and untamed scenery, 400km of rugged coastline and enticingly peaceful roads, what better way to explore County Kerry than by bike? In a county famous for its climbs, some of the country’s most spectacular ascents, summit views and descents feature, including the Conor Pass and Ballaghbeama. Each route description is illustrated with colour maps, photos, a gradient graph and key facts and statistics.
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