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Charles Eugene Little (1838-1918) wrote this compendium "with
thirty thousand cross-references, consisting of facts, incidents,
and remarkable declaration taken from the Bible; for the use of
public speakers and teachers, and also for those in every
profession, who, for illustrative purposes, desire ready accedd to
the numerous incidents and striking statements contained in the
Bible."
7,891 Scripture Texts, 10,000 Illustrations, 30,000 Cross
References, Alphabetically Arranged Under 1,800 Topical Headings.
Fragile kingdoms of innumerable organisms and rich beauty, forests
today are both our most plentiful and our most endangered natural
resource. Understanding their workings and how to sustain them is
imperative to ensuring the future of humanity. John Berger urges us
to learn what can be done to preserve these treasures, and he
offers here a compelling guide to the complex issues surrounding
forest preservation.
An expanded and revised version of Berger's bestselling
"Understanding Forests,"" Forests Forever" offers a clear and
readable survey of forest history and management. Berger draws upon
diverse sources in law, ecology, economics, politics, and
anthropology to argue that ecology, rather than the marketplace,
should be the driving force behind forest management. Historical
case studies of forests worldwide support this contention, the book
reveals, as does the history of governments' forest policy. Keeping
pace with today's issues, Berger critically evaluates government
policy over the last seven years, including a contrast between the
destructive policies of the Bush Administration and model programs
instituted by the Canadian Boreal Initiative and others.
Ultimately, he offers us the guiding principles of sustainable
forestry as an answer to the ever-increasing demand for wood
products.
Anchoring the account are galleries of breathtaking full-color
images of trees, forest, wildlife, and other forestry subjects
taken by the world's leading nature photographers. A concise and
wholly readable account, "Forests Forever" issues a call to arms
for all those concerned with preserving and managing the world's
forests today.
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