This work shows that on the most fundamental level, environmental problems are cuased by human management decisions rather than the commonly blamed culprits of environmental degradation, overpopulation, poor farming practices and lack of financial support. In considering humans, their economies and the environment as inseparable, the holistic management approach is intended as a revolutionary decision-making framework. It has been practised by thousands of people around the world to profitably restore and promote the health of their land, and the book is aimed at anyone involved with any form of environmental and resource management who is seeking to make better decisions.
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Two ranches of the same size each have 1000 cows. One ranch is overgrazed, but the other is able to add another 500 cows and still have grass. A decade later, the last ranch buys the first one and can carry 3400 cows on both places combined. How does this work? What makes the difference? This book goes into details.Allan Savory writes on a vast subject, yet clearly conveys the important ideas behind creating and maintaining a healthy ecosystem. By training a Zoologist, the former tracker, wildlife manager, rancher, legislator, and now educator - Savory draws from his experiences as both a doer and a teacher to illuminate his points. One key item Savory covers that is not covered in many other similar books is how and when to monitor and what to look for once a course of action is decided upon. The section on monitoring is worth the price of the book. Ranchers, wildlife biologists, members of boards of trustees, as well as those concerned about DOING something about environmental degradation will find Savory engaging, challenging, and informative. People who have never been exposed to the ideas behind the central role of hoofed animals in ecological health will be the most suprised.
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I began reading Savory's book for a research project into ecological cattle management. Once I began reading it, I couldn't put it down, and I'm glad I didn't. Not only did the book teach me everything I could possibly want to know about Savory's cattle management methodology, but it gave a great perspective for managing life. I would recommend this book to anyone, especially people interested in any type of management (business or ecological) or anyone interested in environmental studies.
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This book is about making decisions that consider the whole enchillada -- human values, activities that are consistent with the values, and restoring, preserving, and acquiring the resources to make it all come together. It's good for individuals, families, organizations or governments to manage effectively. It is similar to other decision processes, yet different. It's truly holistic!
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In 1948 I entered Plumtree School, a boarding school in the British tradition set in the African bushveld on the border of what was then Southern Rhodesia and Botswana. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
more brittle environments, high animal impact, brittleness scale, effective water cycle, nonbrittle environments, marginal reaction test, four ecosystem processes, holistic goal, grazing planning, profit analysis test, future resource base, holistic financial planning, solar dollars, mineral dollars, game department days, more brittle the environment, very brittle environment, environment that nurtures creativity, creating sound policies, gross profit analysis, low stock density, overgrazed plants, partial rest, perennial grass plants, holistic decision making Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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- The Fifth Discipline: The Art & Practice of the Learning Organization by Peter M. Senge on 5 pages
- Enlightened Leadership: Getting to the Heart of Change by Ed Oakley on 4 pages
- The Future Eaters: An Ecological History of the Australasian Lands and People by Tim Flannery in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- Grass Productivity (Conservation Classics) by Andre Voisin on page 39, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Holism and Evolution by Jan Christiaan Smuts on page 15, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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- At Home with Holistic Management: Creating a Life of Meaning by Ann Adams on page 39, and Back Matter
- Good News for a Change: How Everyday People are Helping the Planet by David Suzuki in Back Matter
- Ranching West of the 100th Meridian: Culture, Ecology, and Economics by Richard L. Knight on page 169
- The Niman Ranch Cookbook: From Farm to Table with America's Finest Meat by Bill Niman in Back Matter
- Combating Desertification with Plants by D. Pasternak on page 380
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