The New Wild

Why invasive species will be nature's salvation

Fred Pearce author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Icon Books

Published:2nd Jun '16

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A provocative exploration of the 'new ecology' and why most of what we think we know about alien species is wrong

A provocative exploration of the ‘new ecology’ and why most of what we think we know about alien species is wrong

Veteran environmental journalist Fred Pearce used to think of invasive species as evil interlopers spoiling pristine 'natural' ecosystems. Most conservationists would agree. But what if traditional ecology is wrong, and true environmentalists should be applauding the invaders?

In The New Wild, Pearce goes on a journey to rediscover what conservation should really be about. He explores ecosystems from Pacific islands to the Australian outback to the Thames estuary, digs into the questionable costs of invader species, and reveals the outdated intellectual sources of our ideas about the balance of nature.

Keeping out alien species looks increasingly flawed. The new ecologists looking afresh at how species interact in the wild believe we should celebrate the dynamism of alien species and the novel ecosystems they create.

In an era of climate change and widespread ecological damage, we must find ways to help nature regenerate. Embracing the 'new wild' is our best chance.

I wholly agree with Fred Pearce's argument for re-wilding. Life, from the smallest bacterium to the whole living planet, is dynamic. Species do not belong in a planet sized zoo. -- James Lovelock
A stimulating read for nature lovers and conversationalists. * The Northern Echo *

ISBN: 9781785780516

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 18mm

Weight: 236g

352 pages