Links & References

Below are some of the publications, web links, and music that we have found particularly inspiring in the context of our work as nature conservationists -  scroll down for each section. Please contact us with are any materials you would like to see listed on this page.

Book Reference

  • Bartoft, H. (1996) The Wholeness of Nature: Goethe's Way of Science: Floris Books
  • Capra, F. (1997) The Web of Life: A New Synthesis of Mind and Matter: Harper Collins
  • Devall, B. (1988) Simple in Means, Rich in Ends - Practising Deep Ecology: Green Print
  • Giorno, J. (1995) The Man who Planted Trees: The Harvill Press
  • Harding, S. (2006) Animate Earth: Green Books
  • Kidman Cox, R. (ed) 2005 Light on the Earth - Wildlife Photographer of the year - Two decades of winning images: BBC Books
  • Kingsolver, B. (2002) Small Wonder: Faber & Faber
  • Kumar, S. (2002) You Are Therefore I Am - A Declaration of Dependence: Green Books
  • Leopold, A. (1949) A Sand County Almanac and Sketches Here and There: Oxford University Press
  • Lovelock, J. (2005) Gaia - Medicine for an Ailing Planet: Gaia Books
  • Lovelock, J. (2006) The Revenge of Gaia: Penguin
  • Mabey, R. (2005) Nature Cure: Chatto & Windus
  • Naess, A. (1989) Ecology, Community and Lifestyle Cambridge University Press
  • Naess, A. (2002) Life's Philosophy - Reason and Feeling in a Deeper World: University of Georgia Press
  • Naess, A (2006) The Selected Works of Arne Naess (vol.1-10): Springer
  • Oelschladeger, M. (1991) The Idea of Wilderness: Yale University
  • Real World Coalition (1996) The Politics of the Real World: Real World
  • Rothenberg, D. (1993) Is it Painful to Think? - Conversations with Arne Naess: University of Minnesota Press
  • Roszak, T. (ed.)(1995) Ecopsychology - Restoring the Earth, Healing the Mind: Sierra Club Books
  • Seed, J. in Devall, B. & Sessions, G. (1985) Anthropocentrism in Deep Ecology - Living as if Nature Mattered: Gibbs Smith
  • Quammen, D. (1996) The Song of the Dodo: Pimlico
  • Seed, J., Macey, J., Fleming, P. & Naess, A. (1988) Thinking Like a Mountain: New Society
  • Sessions, G. (ed.)(1995) Deep Ecology for the 21st Century: Shambhala
  • Snyder, G. (1990) The Practice of the Wild: North Point Press
  • Taylor, P. (2005) Beyond Conservation: Earthscan Publications Ltd

Website Links

  • Artists in Nature International Network

    A platform of encounter for those interested in site-specific art in a context of nature, aimed at artists, organisers, researchers and others.

  • Centre for Alternative Technology

    An educational centre concerned with searching for globally sustainable and ecologically sound technologies and ways of life.

  • Centre for Human Ecology

    An international institute for transformative education which addresses the interconnected issues of ecological sustainability and social justice. Also run an M.Sc. in Human Ecology.

  • Common Ground

    Plays a unique role in the arts and environmental fields, distinguished by the linking of nature with culture. Focuses on the positive investment people can make in their own localities, championing popular democratic involvement, and by inspiring celebration as a starting point for action.

  • Countryside Jobs Service

    Gateway to vast number of countryside related fields of employment

  • Ecofem

    Educational resource and network on the philosophy and social movement of ecofeminism.

  • Footprint Consulting

    Promotes social justice and ecological sustainability through human ecology consulting, education and training. Specialises in Ecopsychology, exploring the psychological relationship between humans and nature.

  • Forum for the Application of Conservation Techniques

    Identifies and co-ordinates action on specific habitat management problems. Trials modified equipment and communicates best practice solutions.

  • Foundation for Deep Ecology

    Supports education, advocacy and legal action on behalf of wild Nature and in opposition to technologies and developments that are destroying the natural world.

  • Green Mantle (Ecosophy) Ltd

    Nature Conservation contracting organisation promoting the sustainable creation, restoration and management of habitats for wildlife. They aim to provide meaningful employment and give staff the practical experience required to advance their careers. Strong advocates of a Deep Ecological approach.

  • Green Spirit

    A movement celebrating all life as deeply connected and sacred. Brings together the rigour of science, the freedom of creativity, the passion of social action and the wisdom of spiritual traditions.

  • iCount

    The campaign of the Stop Climate Chaos coalition

  • Living Music

    The "Earth Musician" Paul Winter has been motivated over the past 30 years by the vision of a musical-ecological community. Includes extraordinary voices from the "greater symphony of the earth", including wolves, eagles and several dozen other species of "wilderness musician".

  • Oxford Centre for the Environment, Ethics and Society (OCEES)

    Multidisciplinary research institute dedicated to exploring the interrelationship between the social and the ethical aspects of environmental issues.

  • Philosophy Department of Lancaster University

    Runs an M.A. course: Values & The Environment, exploring the application of a variety of philosophical approaches to environmental issues.

  • Resurgence Magazine

    A leading international forum for ecological and spiritual thinking, connecting readers to a world of ideas, tools and resources that are needed to create positive change

  • Sacred Earth Network

    Activities rooted in the 2 core beliefs: 1) that all of Nature is sacred and must be treated with respect and honour and 2) that humanity must quickly restructure its relationship with the miraculous interconnected system that is our earth.

  • Schumacher College

    Interdisciplinary studies exploring our relationship with the earth. The college has an international reputation for the inspiration, quality and breadth of its teaching. M.Sc. in Holistic Science also available.

  • SpeyGrian

    Artists, scientists, activists and educators using outdoor experiential learning as a catalyst for change.

  • Wildlands Network

    An open network giving voice to "wildland" values in Britain. Promotes and explores the environmental and human potential of wild land.

Web-based Articles

Music

  • Paul Winter: Prayer for the Wild Things: Living Music LMUS0028
  • Paul Winter: Canyon Lullaby: Living Music LMUS0033
  • The Paul Winter Consort - The Man Who Planted Trees: Living Music LMUS0030

DVD & Video

  • Captain W Productions

    Highly acclaimed collection of DVDs and Videos, available for purchase, of the courses at Schumacher College