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The Beaver Manifesto: An RMB Manifesto (RMB Manifestos) Hardcover – September 15, 2011

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Beavers are the great comeback story—a keystone species that survived ice ages, major droughts, the fur trade, urbanization and near extinction. Their ability to create and maintain aquatic habitats has endeared them to conservationists, but puts the beavers at odds with urban and industrial expansion. These conflicts reflect a dichotomy within our national identity. We place environment and our concept of wilderness as a key touchstone for promotion and celebration, while devoting significant financial and personal resources to combating the beaver problem.

We need to rethink our approach to environmental conflict in general, and our approach to species-specific conflicts in particular. Our history often celebrates our integration of environment into our identity, but our actions often reveal an exploitation of environment and celebration of its subjugation. Why the conflict with the beaver? It is one of the few species that refuses to play by our rules and continues to modify environments to meet its own needs and the betterment of so many other species, while at the same time showing humans that complete dominion over nature is not necessarily achievable.

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    September 15, 2011
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It is a fascinating piece of history, told with tongue-in-cheek humour. She writes about antique maps portraying zombie-like beavers...Hood outlines the way beavers and the fur trade shaped the formation of Canada as well as contemporary Canadian psyche. --Lindy Pratch, Lindy Reads and Reviews

Canadian professor Glynnis Hood's fantastic new book, The Beaver Manifesto just arrived in the mail today. I started reading the small volume immediately, and found both the writing and the message most engrossing. --Rhonda Winter, EcoLocalizer

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Glynnis Hood has worked in various protected areas throughout western Canada and into the Subarctic region and boreal plains. She served 19 years with Parks Canada as national park warden, with postings at Jasper, Waterton Lakes, Wood Buffalo and Elk Island national parks. She completed her masters degree work on human impacts on grizzly bear habitat availability, and her Ph.D. research on beaver ecology and management. She is now an associate professor in Environmental Science at the University of Albertas Augustana Campus. She currently lives in the Beaver Hills region of east-central Alberta, with three beaver lodges as her closest neighbours.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ RMB | Rocky Mountain Books (September 15, 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1926855582
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1926855585
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.75 x 0.5 x 7 inches
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Glynnis Hood is an ecologist and Professor of Environmental Science at the University of Alberta’s Augustana Campus. Prior to joining the university, she worked in various protected areas throughout western Canada and into the Subarctic region and boreal plains with Parks Canada's Warden Service.

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Delaney
5.0 out of 5 stars Who better to write the book on beavers.
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I have been a fan of Glynnis Hood's research for several years. Earlier this year a wildlife rehabilitator I'm acquainted with, released a pair of beavers onto a fairly private acreage and small lake. The lake levels rose, the diversity of tree species increased, new birds began nesting, species of wildlife that had never inhabitated the lake took up residence there. So when I needed to come up with a paper topic for one of my classes, I choose to research how beavers impact waterways, and can we use native species to reverse some of the damage that's already been done. Glynnis Hood's research popped up again, and again, and again.

So when a beaver entered our rehabilitation clinic, I pretty much bought every book on beavers I could find. Our little beaver friend was transferred to a facility with another little lady beaver the same age, but my books have stayed with me.

I think beavers are amazing. Absolutely and utterly amazing.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2013
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Excellent study on this keystone species. Insightful,thoughtful, academic approach to discussing the Beaver. Humorous at times - Glynnis Hood has spent much of her life studying this species from a historical and management standpoint - she truly understands the nature of these dear animals, and the benefits they produce for ecosystems around the globe! This book will hopefully elevate the beaver's importance as nature's engineer/architect/planner/contractor - all which they do for free! You will come away from this book with a greater appreciation and respect for the beaver!
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moni517
3.0 out of 5 stars info on Beaver situation
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2011
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Some interesting facts about the Beaver and how important they are to the the well being of the planet. More info on how to keep them around and the population under control would be interesting. The book should be in a paper back version and at a cheaper price point.
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Erin Duperron
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read; great perspective
Reviewed in Canada on March 10, 2016
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Well written, super informative... trappers, farmers, oil patch workers, biologists, environmentalists and others would benefit from reading this... in a time where water is becoming scarce, these incredibly hard working animals could help the world.
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Karen Tottrup
5.0 out of 5 stars an easy read for the non-scientist
Reviewed in Canada on May 24, 2015
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Glynnis Hood does a beautiful job of describing the history and characteristics of this fascinating animal.
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3.0 out of 5 stars It's a book
Reviewed in Canada on July 10, 2023
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2 covers, pages inside. Little marks on most pages. We call this writing here in Canada. Most of us can decode these marks an if not blocked by a MAGA hat, there is message here.
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