A book review on Nature’s Best Hope, by Douglas Tallamy
By Lynn Grinnell
I’ve been listening to an audiobook that I just had to share with all of you because I really love its ideas! The book is Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard by Douglas W. Tallamy. As a very concerned environmentalist worried about the fragmentation of wildlife habitats, Dr. Tallamy has a solution that you and I can adopt: converting our own yards into wildlife corridors. I like his bottom-up, grass-roots approach rather than a top-down, one-size-fits-all approach that seems to be the answer from governments or other environmental idealists. Take a look at this book, especially if this idea intrigues you as it does me!
One of the book’s strengths is the way it combines scientific research with personal stories and practical advice. The author’s passion for the topic is evident in the way he explains complex science in a clear and accessible manner. If you’re like me, and have little time to sit and read, but lots of time to listen while driving (in my hybrid Prius, of course), the audiobook will give you a great start, but I picked up the Kindle version of the book as well after reading about the gorgeous illustrations. The book is filled with beautiful photographs that show the importance of backyard wildlife corridors and the creatures that depend on them.
The author makes a convincing case for the importance of backyard wildlife corridors, highlighting the ways in which these corridors can help to preserve biodiversity, protect endangered species, and improve the overall health of the planet. He also provides practical advice for creating and maintaining backyard wildlife corridors, making it an useful resource for homeowners, gardeners, and conservationists.
Nature’s Best Hope is fascinating, whether you read it or listen to it. It inspired me, and I believe it will inspire you to act on his ideas to protect the planet and its biodiversity. This is a must-read for anyone interested in conservation and the environment.
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