Living a Land Ethic - A History of Cooperative Conservation on the Leopold Memorial Reserve

In 1935 Aldo Leopold purchased an abandoned farm along the Wisconsin River near Baraboo, Wisconsin. An old chicken coop, later to become famous as the Leopold "Shack”, was the property's only intact structure. Living a Land Ethic chronicles the formation of the 1,600-acre reserve surrounding the Shack, which became the Leopold Memorial Reserve. Stephen A. Laubach shares with readers the Reserve's untold history and its place in the American conservation movement.

About the author

Stephen A. Laubach teaches science and environmental studies at the Lawrenceville School in New Jersey and directs the school's Big Red Farm. His teaching and community outreach are inspired by Aldo Leopold's writings on conservation and ethics. He has a PhD in environmental studies and science education.

Summary

A significant and important story about how a small group of landowners, inspired by Aldo Leopold, pioneered private conservation and ecological restoration. It offers an insightful reflection on what it means to live the 'land ethic' that is quite relevant to today's growing conservation challenges.--Tia Nelson

Product details

• Authors: Stephen Laubach, Stephen A Laubach, Stephen A. Laubach
• Publisher: The University of Wisconsin Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.07.2014
• EAN: 9780299298746
• ISBN: 978-0-299-29874-6
• No. of pages: 200
• Series: Wisconsin Land and Life (Paper; Wisconsin Land and Life (Paper; Wisconsin Land and Life
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Business > Economics