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Bringing Back the Beaver
- The Story of One Man's Quest to Rewild Britain's Waterways
- Narrated by: Calum Beaton
- Length: 4 hrs and 22 mins
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A bold new voice in nature writing, from the front lines of Britain's rewilding movement.
Bringing Back the Beaver is farmer-turned-ecologist Derek Gow’s inspirational and often riotously funny firsthand account of how the movement to rewild the British landscape with beavers has become the single most dramatic and subversive nature conservation act of the modern era. Since the early 1990s - in the face of outright opposition from government, landowning elites, and even some conservation professionals - Gow has imported, quarantined, and assisted the reestablishment of beavers in waterways across England and Scotland.
In addition to detailing the ups and downs of rewilding beavers, Bringing Back the Beaver makes a passionate case as to why the return of one of nature’s great problem-solvers will be critical as part of a sustainable fix for flooding and future drought, whilst ensuring the creation of essential lifescapes that enable the broadest possible spectrum of Britain’s wildlife to thrive.
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- hamish23
- 07-01-21
Fantastic book
A great listen and hopefully a great result for UK beavers . A must have for rewilding fans
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- emma dickens
- 01-09-21
brilliant
Derek Gow's wit and knowledge shine brightly throughout this book.
Calum Beaton's narration complimented it.
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- skott
- 03-09-22
a rewilding success story like no other
An unapologetic yet wonderfully honest look at the stagnant environment agencies of the UK and their bias towards reintroduction and conservation. How does a great job showcasing the amazing work done by ecologists to restore this magnificent animals place in the british isles.
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- K m.
- 24-12-21
Inspiring
Interesting, entertaining and fun. Well narrated and very relevant to our times, gives me hope x x x
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- T COOK
- 13-12-21
Loved it.
Brilliant book and one of the best narrated audios I've listened to. Well worth downloading and buying!
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- F SHARP
- 26-03-23
Brilliant
Really great book which taught us loads and made us laugh. Can’t wait to listen again.
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- JPA
- 18-09-20
5 stars al the way. Powerful and poignant.
I've learnt a lot about beavers recently, through book, TV and the internet. I just learnt a lot more, and - despite not thinking it possible - now care more, too.
Educational and emotional, funny and sad, disheartening and yet hopeful by the end. I truly hope they are here to stay and thank everyone involved in their return home.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-09-22
Educational and funny
Enjoyed this so much that I bought the kindle version for my husband before I even finished the audiobook myself. And now he is enjoying it just as much :)
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- Douglas O'Neil
- 27-11-20
Passionate, timely, and often hilarious.
I never expected a book about beaver conservation to make laugh and cry!
Brilliant prose writing as well
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- Stuart Mathieson
- 03-11-20
Fighting the beavers corner.
Derek Gow gives a humorous and incredulous account of his efforts to bring back beavers to Britain. Full of first hand accounts and anecdotes ,much of the humour hits it mark. A man on a mission he sniffs out bureaucracy and powerful landed interests with disdain. Derek's knowledge, experience, determination and humor are packing into this book. A must for anyone with an interest in changing Britains degraded landscapes.
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