What Nature Does For Britain  (English, Paperback, Juniper Tony)

What Nature Does for Britain, by Tony Juniper, introduces readers to a different Britain from the usual perception of the country - the real Britain supported by nature, wildlife and diverse ecosystems at almost every turn.

Summary of the Book

Juniper presents picturesque first-hand accounts and inspirational examples of how the damage, in terms of the environment, is being taken care of in England. He asserts that Britain is rich in natural capital, but we tend to take supplies of clean water and secure food for granted, seldom thinking about all the free work that nature already does for Britain. The book also discusses how damage has been done to the systems that sustain us through rigorous farming, drainage of bogs, deforestation, and meddling with rivers by transforming them into canals. It analyses how the ways in which we meet our requirements does not make any economic sense most of the time.

About Tony Juniper

Tony Juniper is a British writer, campaigner, sustainability advisor and environmentalist. He is best known for his work as Executive Director of Friends of the Earth, England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Juniper has served as the Vice Chair of Friends of the Earth International from 2000 to 2008. He was also the Green Party's parliamentary candidate for the Cambridge constituency during the 2010 general election. Some of his publications include the following titles: Spix's Macaw: The Race to Save the World's Rarest Bird, How Many Lightbulbs Does it Take to Change a Planet? 95 Ways to Save Planet Earth, Saving Planet Earth, Harmony: A New Way of Looking at Our World and Parrots: A Guide to the Parrots of the World.