{"title":"Andrew Painting","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Andrew Painting collection, where the captivating beauty of the Scottish Highlands comes to life through the pen of a dedicated conservationist and writer. Andrew Painting, an acclaimed author, focuses on weaving the intricate relationship between nature and human stewardship within his works, offering readers an immersive journey into the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAndrew Painting brings his expertise as an ecologist to the forefront in his writings. He has spent years working as an ecologist at Mar Lodge Estate in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. This experience has profoundly shaped his perspectives and informed his passionate narratives about the changing Scottish landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore books like \u003cem\u003eRegeneration\u003c\/em\u003e, which delve into the inspiring efforts of restoring and preserving wild habitats. Whether you're keen on understanding the delicate balance of ecosystems or simply wish to escape into the serene vistas of Scotland, Painting's works promise to educate and enchant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the magic of Scotland’s natural beauty through Andrew Painting’s writings and be prepared to gain a deeper appreciation for the world around us.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"regeneration-by-andrew-painting-9781780277592","title":"Regeneration","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe inspiring story of a Highland estate, which was rescued from the catastrophic effects of decades of human interference, and is now one of the most successful examples of rewilding in the UK.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1995, the National Trust for Scotland acquired Mar Lodge Estate in the heart of the Cairngorms. Home to over 5,000 species, this vast expanse of Caledonian woodlands, subarctic mountains, bogs, moors, roaring burns, and frozen lochs could be a place where environmental conservation and Highland field sports would exist in harmony. The only problem was that due to centuries of abuse by human hands, the ancient Caledonian pinewoods were dying, and it would take radical measures to save them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter 25 years of extremely hard work, the pinewoods, bogs, moors, and mountains are returning to their former glory. \u003cem\u003eRegeneration\u003c\/em\u003e is the story of this success, featuring not only the people who are protecting the land and quietly working to undo the wrongs of the past, but also the myriad creatures which inspire them to do so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, it also tackles current controversies such as raptor persecution, deer management, and rewilding and asks bigger questions about the nature of conservation itself: what do we see when we look at our wild places? What should we see?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'A hugely enjoyable and inspiring read' – Isabella Tree, author of \u003cem\u003eWilding\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'I commend this book strongly. You will learn a lot. ...Painting is not dogmatic; he invites you to think and indeed argue' – Allan Massie, \u003cem\u003eThe Scotsman\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Andrew Painting is an outstanding new nature writer and someone we will no doubt hear more from in the years to come' – Alan McCombes, \u003cem\u003eJohn Muir Trust\u003c\/em\u003e magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854805848300,"sku":"9781780277592","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781780277592.jpg?v=1759255539"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/andrew-painting.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}