Wilderness Conservation

In this groundbreaking epic biography, Douglas Brinkley draws on never-before-published materials to examine the life and achievements of our "naturalist president." By setting aside more than 230 million acres of wild America for posterity between 1901 and 1909, Theodore Roosevelt made conservation a universal endeavor. This crusade for the American wilderness was perhaps the greatest U.S. presidential initiative between the Civil War and World War I.

Through personal stories, history and cutting-edge science, Ocean uncovers the mystery, the wonder and the frailty of the most unexplored habitat on our planet—and the one which shapes the land we live on, regulates our climate and creates the air we breathe. The book showcase the oceans' remarkable resilience: they are the part of our world that can, and in some cases has, recovered the fastest, if we only give them the chance.

Roderick Nash's classic study of changing attitudes toward wilderness during American history, as well as the origins of the environmental and conservation movements, has received wide acclaim since its initial publication in 1967. For the fifth edition, Nash has written a new preface and epilogue that brings Wilderness and the American Mind into dialogue with contemporary debates about wilderness.

Billionaire Wilderness takes you inside the exclusive world of the ultra-wealthy, showing how today's richest people are using the natural environment to solve the existential dilemmas they face. Justin Farrell spent five years in Teton County, Wyoming, the richest county in the United States and a community where income inequality is the worst in the nation. He conducted hundreds of in-depth interviews, gaining unprecedented access to tech CEOs, Wall Street financiers, oil magnates, and other prominent figures in business and politics.

In 2001, Sharon Pincott traded her privileged life as a high-flying corporate executive to start a new one with the Presidential Elephants of Zimbabwe. She was unpaid, untrained, self-funded, and arrived with the starry-eyed idealism of most foreigners during early encounters with Africa. For 13 years - the worst in Zimbabwe's volatile history - this intrepid Australian woman lived in the Hwange bush fighting for the lives of these elephants, forming an extraordinary and life-changing bond with them.

Intelligent, majestic, and loyal, with lifespans matching our own, elephants are among the greatest of the wonders gracing the African wilds. Yet in the 1970s and 1980s, about 1,000 of these captivating creatures were slaughtered in Zambia each year, killed for their valuable ivory tusks. When biologists Mark and Delia Owens, residing in Africa to study lions, found themselves in the middle of a poaching fray, they took the only side they morally could: that of the elephants.

Since its inception, however, America’s public land system has been embroiled in controversy - caught in the push and pull between the desire to develop the valuable resources the land holds or conserve them. Alarmed by rising tensions over the use of these lands, hunter, angler, and outdoor enthusiast Mark Kenyon set out to explore the spaces involved in this heated debate, and learn firsthand how they came to be and what their future might hold.

There are more crows now than ever. Their abundance is both an indicator of ecological imbalance and a generous opportunity to connect with the animal world. Crow Planet reminds us that we do not need to head to faraway places to encounter "nature". Rather, even in the suburbs and cities where we live we are surrounded by wild life such as crows, and through observing them we can enhance our appreciation of the world's natural order.

In this riveting real-life adventure, Mark and Delia Owens tell the dramatic story of their last years in Africa, fighting to save elephants, villagers, and - in the end - themselves. The award-winning zoologists and pioneering conservationists describe their work in the remote and ruggedly beautiful Luangwa Valley, in northeastern Zambia. There they studied the mysteries of the elephant population’s recovery after poaching, discovering remarkable similarities between humans and elephants.

A riveting history of America's most beautiful natural resources, The Quiet World documents the heroic fight waged by the U.S. federal government from 1879 to 1960 to save wild Alaska - ;Mount McKinley, the Tongass and Chugach national forests, Gates of the Arctic, Glacier Bay, Lake Clark, and the Coastal Plain of the Beaufort Sea, among other treasured landscapes - from the extraction industries.

Father Kaleeg Hainsworth, an Eastern Orthodox priest with a lifetime of experience in the Canadian wilderness, grounds this manifesto in the literary, philosophical, mystical, and historical teachings of the spiritual masters of both East and West, outlining the human experience of the sacred in nature.The spiritual ecology described here is fully engaged with the wilderness beyond our backyards; it is an ecology which takes in nature as red in tooth and claw and offers a way forward in the face of accelerating climate change.

Dr. Samantha Moreau arrives at Deep Creek Falls determined to save the brook trout she's studying—and never expected to find Bigfoot. When mysterious DNA traces in trout mucus lead her to an uncharted primate, Samantha must join forces with taciturn trapper Jeb "Hawk" Hawkins and local wildlife guide Marisol "Mari" Chávez to protect Deep Creek's most astonishing secret. From poacher ambushes and corporate mercenaries to courtroom dramas and midnight stakeouts, Samantha races the clock—and her own conscience—to defend the creek's delicate ecosystem. As corporate giants threaten to ...

“Leave it as it is,” Theodore Roosevelt announced while viewing the Grand Canyon for the first time. “The ages have been at work on it and man can only mar it.” Roosevelt’s pronouncement signaled the beginning of an environmental fight that still wages today. To reconnect with the American wilderness and with the president who courageously protected it, acclaimed nature writer and New York Times best-selling author David Gessner embarks on a great American road trip guided by Roosevelt’s crusading environmental legacy.

The Bears Ears National Monument in southeastern Utah, created by President Obama in 2016 and eviscerated by the Trump administration in 2017, contains more archaeological sites than any other region in the United States. In The Bears Ears, acclaimed adventure writer David Roberts takes listeners on a tour of his favorite place on Earth, as he unfolds the rich and contradictory human history of the 1.35 million acres of the Bears Ears domain. Weaving personal memoir with archival research, Roberts sings the praises of the outback he's explored for the last 25 years.

Sullivan's classic account of his 65 day, 1,361-mile solo backpacking trek across Oregon has been chosen by the Oregon Cultural Heritage Commission as one of Oregon's "100 Books", the most significant literary works in state history. Sullivan recounts adventures with blizzards, bears, and poisonous mushrooms, but he also spices his journal with notes on history, geology, and the people he meets along the way.

Dive "Into the Wilderness," an exploration of nature through the perspective of Artificial Intelligence. This absorbing eBook takes the reader on an adventure, intertwining the beauty of the Serengeti with the revolutionary world of AI. A truly extraordinary fusion of biology and technological prowess gives new dimensions to wildlife observation. The exciting journey starts with introductory insights into the Serenetti and AI's role in the pioneering journey and then delves deep into the world of Artificial Intelligence. Get engrossed as you accompany AI through its first encounters with ...

Embark on an adventure into the heart of nature with Wild Harvest, your ultimate guide to sustainable foraging and harvesting. Unlock the secrets of the wilderness as you delve into each meticulously crafted chapter, designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to gather nature's bounty responsibly and respectfully. Begin your journey with an introduction to sustainable harvesting, where the importance of ethical practices shines through, ensuring that nature's gifts are preserved for generations to come. Equip yourself with essential tools and safety tips in preparation for ...

In this brilliant, gracefully written, and important new book, former Secretary of the Interior and Governor of Arizona Bruce Babbitt brings fresh thought to questions of how we can build a future we want to live in.

Note: Cover updated June 2025 A fashionista teen ill-suited for a safari adventure. A self-centered father. Can they save themselves and endangered rhinos from armed poachers? The last place seventeen-year-old Claire wants to go is on a South African safari with her father. Her discovery of her dad’s extramarital affair has unleashed a tidal wave of anger towards him. Claire’s safari experience improves after meeting Junior, a handsome young guide. But when she breaks a critical game-drive rule, Claire and her father are pulled into the crosshairs of armed rhino poachers. Can Claire and...

Attention all nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers! Are you ready to explore the world of rare and exotic plants and take your wilderness expeditions to the next level? Look no further than The Wild Harvesting Handbook. This comprehensive guide is the ultimate resource for anyone interested in learning the ins and outs of plant hunting. With 20 informative chapters, you'll become an expert in identifying, mapping, conserving, and utilizing rare and exotic plants in a sustainable and ethical manner. Starting with chapter one, you'll be introduced to the fascinating world of rare and ...