The Once and Future Forest: A Guide to Forest Restoration Strategies

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Summary: some good thoughts - but seems anti-wildlife without grounds
Review: I agree with some of what the author says, but some facts are certainly not accurate. Fopr example on page l85, the author cites a conference at Morris County Park Commission to examine deer and forests and states that "all those concerned about the current plight of deer were brought together". That is not accurate. In this case, as in every other case I have heard of, people who are for animal "rights" or animal compassion or seek to let animals continue to live are NOT INVITED to these conferences. These conferences, as this particular conference was, are confined to invitatations to people who have a narrow interest in plants. Because of the hate engendered against animals and wildlife by state division of fish and game councils, only bad publicity is being given out on wildlife. The hunting community has a lock and power base and only sees wildlife as targets and has used their dollars and power base to make wildlife out to be "the guys in the black hats". The real reason, to my mind, for forests not growing is acid rain, climate change man made problems - That is the big problem. Not wildlife.

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Summary: Enlarged my awareness and understanding
Review: If you live in this world you should read this book. It tells you about the environment in a scientific but understandable manner, and suggests ways you can make a difference. Understanding why grass does not hold much water, causing runoff and clogging our rivers with fertilizers, leading to algae growth, will give you a real impetus to plant a tree, shrub or decorative ground cover. You will never look at a large, green lawn with admiration again! This is just the beginning. I recommend this to all my friends.