Regeneration

The Rescue of a Wild Land

Regeneration
Andrew Painting
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Paperback
h195 x 130mm - 304pg
7 Apr 2022 UK
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9781780277592
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The inspiring story of a Highland estate, which was rescued from the catastrophic effects of decades of human interference, and is now one of the most successful examples of rewilding in the UK. In 1995 the National Trust for Scotland acquired Mar Lodge Estate in the heart of the Cairngorms. Home to over 5,000 species, this vast expanse of Caledonian woodlands, subarctic mountains, bogs, moors, roaring burns and frozen lochs could be a place where environmental conservation and Highland field sports would exist in harmony. The only problem was that due to centuries of abuse by human hands, the ancient Caledonian pinewoods were dying, and it would take radical measures to save them. After 25 years of extremely hard work, the pinewoods, bogs, moors and mountains are returning to their former glory. Regeneration is the story of this success, featuring not only the people who are protecting the land and quietly working to undo the wrongs of the past, but also the myriad creatures which inspire them to do so. In addition, it also tackles current controversies such as raptor persecution, deer management and rewilding and asks bigger questions about the nature of conservation itself: what do we see when we look at our wild places? What should we see?
' Deftly weaving through the social and political complexities of nature conservation in Scotland the Regeneration of Mar Lodge is testimony to the miracles that can happen when disparate interests come together in common cause. Beautifully written, often funny, sometimes very moving, always fascinating in its historical and ecological detail, Andrew Painting has given us a gift of insight, wisdom and vaulting ambition for a wilder, richer future for the Highlands of Scotland. A hugely enjoyable and inspiring read' -- Isabella Tree, author of ' Wilding: The Return of Nature to a British Farm' ' Introduces a strong voice in nature writing to the world. A cracker . . . The equivalent of Isabella Tree' s excellent Wilding, but for the Scottish uplands - Scots pines, red deer, golden eagles, mountains, lochs, and a very large area . . . This is a great achievement, it' s about more than this wonderful location. It' s a compelling and enjoyable read . . . and deserves to win prizes' -- Mark Avery * Standing Up for Nature blog * ' Painting writes both clearly and often entrancingly. . . . I commend this book strongly. You will learn a lot. . . . Painting is not dogmatic; he invites you to think and indeed argue' -- Allan Massie * The Scotsman * ' The tone is companionable, humorous and buoyant . . . when I next visit the Cairngorms, I' ll do so with a deeper understanding and appreciation of its beauty' * BBC Countryfile * ' Andrew' s enthusiasm and love for the Cairngorms shines through . . . These pages are a testimony to the miracles which can materialise when different interests with often radically divergent views come together for the common good' * Press & Journal * ' Regeneration is the painfully honest but ultimately inspirational story of the transformation of Mar Lodge by a dedicated team of ecologists, stalkers, rangers and other estate workers. Andrew Painting is an outstanding new nature writer - and someone we will no doubt hear more from in the years to come' -- Alan McCombes * John Muir Trust magazine * ' This is Painting' s first book and judging by its all-round execution, this should not be his last. . . . Heartwarming and inspiring, it is thoroughly engaging, making for an educational and entertaining read' * Dundee Courier, Scottish Book of the Week *
Andrew Painting grew up in the south of England and studied English at King' s College, London and Environmental Anthropology at Aberdeen University. He moved to Scotland to volunteer with the RSPB and since 2016 has been Assistant Ecologist at the Mar Lodge Estate.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781780277592
Published: 7 Apr 2022
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Birlinn
Publisher: Birlinn General
Format: Paperback
Height: 195mm
Width: 130mm
Spine: 25mm
Weight: 307g
Pages: 304

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