MorganGrenville, Roger
The Return of the Grey Partridge: Restoring Nature on the South Downs
- ISBN 13:
- 9781800819061
- author:
- MorganGrenville, Roger
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Profile Editions
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 15.5 x 22.9 x 2.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Science, Nature, Birds & Birdwatching,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Return of the Grey Partridge Restoring Nature on the South Downs The story of the grey partridge's remarkable recovery on the Arundel Estate in West Sussex is a testament to the power of conservation and sustainable farming practices. When the partridge population began to decline, the estate's managers took action, transforming the land to create a haven for wildlife. This book follows the estate's journey through the seasons, showcasing the gradual restoration of the land and the return of the partridges. As the estate is gradually renatured, detailed descriptions of the natural world bring the landscape to life. Fields are divided with hedgerows and trees, beetle banks are built, and the land is manured rather than fertilised with artificial chemicals. The result is a thriving ecosystem, teeming with wildlife and biodiversity. The partridges, once on the brink of extinction, now flourish once more. Through this remarkable story, The Return of the Grey Partridge offers a hopeful vision for the future of our natural world.
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