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A Sand County Almanac
And Sketches Here and There
Book • 1964
A Sand County Almanac is a seminal work by Aldo Leopold, comprising essays that describe the natural world around his home in Sauk County, Wisconsin.
The book is divided into three main sections: 'Sand County Almanac,' which details seasonal changes and observations; 'Sketches Here and There,' which includes personal experiences and observations from various landscapes; and 'The Upshot,' which explores philosophical issues in wildlife conservation.
Leopold introduces the concept of a 'land ethic,' emphasizing the moral responsibility to treat the land with care and respect, recognizing the intrinsic value of the environment beyond resource extraction.
The book has been highly influential in the environmental movement and continues to be widely read and studied today.
The book is divided into three main sections: 'Sand County Almanac,' which details seasonal changes and observations; 'Sketches Here and There,' which includes personal experiences and observations from various landscapes; and 'The Upshot,' which explores philosophical issues in wildlife conservation.
Leopold introduces the concept of a 'land ethic,' emphasizing the moral responsibility to treat the land with care and respect, recognizing the intrinsic value of the environment beyond resource extraction.
The book has been highly influential in the environmental movement and continues to be widely read and studied today.
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Recommended by Mike Phillips as a book that speaks to the need for a land ethic and recognizing humanity's place within the planet's ecosystem.
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Steve Rinella as a highly influential figure in wildlife conservation, referencing his famous work.
Steve Rinella as a highly influential figure in wildlife conservation, referencing his famous work.
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Recommended by the podcast host as the next book for their book club.
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Mentioned by James Sisti as one of the founders of the U.S. Forest Service and author of a wonderful collection of essays.
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Mentioned by Sarah Red-Laird as an author whose work she has read and whose views on conservation have influenced her.
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Mentioned by Brian Donahue when discussing the importance of considering the history of a landscape when building an ethic of land stewardship.
Brian Donahue, "Slow Wood: Greener Building from Local Forests" (Yale UP, 2024)
Mentioned by Steve Rinella as a book he read in his 20s that made him start putting things together.
Steve Rinella as a book he read in his 20s that made him start putting things together.
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