{"title":"David Pollock","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by David Pollock, an esteemed author renowned for his insightful contributions to the Science \u0026amp; Nature genre. Here, you’ll find books that not only entertain but also educate, offering an enlightening perspective on the natural world and our relationship with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cem\u003eThe Wooleen Way\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling narrative that delves into innovative land management practices in Australia. Through this book, David Pollock shares his firsthand experiences and unique approaches to sustainable farming, inviting readers to explore the profound connection between human activities and ecological health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a student of environmental science or simply a curious reader with a passion for nature, David Pollock's books provide a treasure trove of information and inspiration. Dive into his works to discover a wealth of knowledge and a fresh outlook on conservation and sustainability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach book in this collection promises not just to inform, but also to spark a deeper appreciation for the intricate balance of our ecosystem. Enjoy exploring David Pollock's insightful explorations into Science \u0026amp; Nature.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-wooleen-way-by-david-pollock-9781925849257","title":"The Wooleen Way","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA remarkable memoir detailing a heroic and unswerving commitment to renew the severely degraded land on Wooleen, a massive pastoral property in Western Australia's southern rangelands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe outback conjures many images that the Australian psyche is built upon. Its grand vistas of sweeping dusty plains and its evocation of a tough pioneering spirit form the foundation of our prosperous culture. However, these romantic visions often hide the stark environmental, economic, and social problems that have inadvertently been left in the wake of our collective past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough retelling the struggle of his family amid droughts, financial ruin, depression, and death, David Pollock exposes the modern-day realities of managing a remote outback station. Forced by a sense of moral responsibility, he set out on an uncharted course to restore the 153,000 hectares of degraded leasehold land that he felt he was obliged to manage on behalf of the Australian people. Then, just at the point when that course seemed certain to fail, the project was saved by the generosity and faith of everyday Australians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an urgent story of political irresponsibility, bureaucratic obstinacy, industrial monopolisation, and, above all, ecological illiteracy in a vast segment of the Australian continent. It is a familiar story of overexploitation. Yet it is also a story of the extraordinary ability of the natural environment to repair itself, given the chance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter over a decade of his hard-won insights, Pollock outlines in \u003cem\u003eThe Wooleen Way\u003c\/em\u003e a specific and comprehensive plan to reverse the ecological damage done to the pastoral resource since European colonisation. He also emphasises the economic and social necessity of carrying it out, and of curbing the conquering human spirit so that it aligns with the subtle power of the natural landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'The astonishing story of reviving the oldest land on Earth. The Wooleen Way is a revelation.'\u003c\/em\u003e - Tim Flannery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46342835437804,"sku":"9781925849257","price":42.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18817903482873.jpg?v=1743946960"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/david-pollock.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}