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With the accelerating pace of development and subsequent habitat destruction, the pressures on wildlife populations are greater than ever. But there is a surprisingly important and relatively simple step toward reversing this alarming trend: Everyone with access to a patch of earth can make a significant contribution to sustaining biodiversity.

There is an unbreakable link between native plant species and native wildlife. Most native insects cannot, or will not, eat alien plants. When native plant species disappear, the insects disappear, thus impoverishing the food source for birds and other animals. In many parts of the world, habitat destruction has been so extensive that local wildlife populations are in crisis and may be headed toward extinction. By planting natives, everyone can provide a welcoming environment for wildlife. This doesn't need to entail a drastic overhaul of your yard or garden. The process can be gradual and can reflect both personal preferences and local sensitivities.

Bringing Nature Home has sparked a national conversation about the link between healthy local ecosystems and human well-being, and the new paperback edition — with an expanded resource section and updated photos — will help broaden the movement. By acting on Douglas Tallamy's practical recommendations, everyone can make a difference.

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"The book evolved out of a set of principles...So the message is loud and clear: gardeners could slow the reate of extinction by planting natives in their yards. This simple revelation about the food web — and it is an intricate web, not a chain — is the driving force in Bringing Nature Home. A fascinating study of the trees, shrubs, and vines that feed the insects, birds, and other animals in the suburban garden." Anne Raver, New York Times

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"An informative and engaging account of the ecological interactions between plants and wildlife, this fascinating handbook explains why exotic plants can hinder and confuse native creatures, from birds and bees to larger fauna." Ann Lovejoy, The Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Douglas W. Tallamy is Professor and Chair of the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware in Newark, Delaware. Chief among his research goals is to better understand the many ways insects interact with plants and how such interactions determine the diversity of animal communities.
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Lucybug, January 30, 2013 (view all comments by Lucybug)
Enjoyable & eye-opening read about the plant choices gardeners make and how they impact the health of their local environment and wildlife. The authors research shows that adding some native plants really impacts the native insects, which then has direct consequences up through the food chain (don't forget, many birds live on bugs). Includes nice plant lists in the appendix for different parts of the country and a butterfly host list.
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Jenafur369, March 14, 2009 (view all comments by Jenafur369)
This is an eye-opening book for anyone who is at all interested in bringing back the biodiversity in their sterile gardens, yards, homes, fields, neighborhoods and country. Douglas W. Tallamy shows how a little interest breeds knowledge and compassion for all living things that our planet relies on for survival. His book goes in depth on how we have created a non-functional world of mowed lawns, invasive species, and sterlie environments that are bringing thousands of species to extinction. He goes on to tell how you can make a difference by what you plant in your yard and the positive effects of creating a ecologically diverse world.
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ISBN:
9780881929928
Author:
Tallamy, Douglas
Publisher:
Timber Press (OR)
Foreword by:
Darke, Rick
Foreword:
Darke, Rick
Author:
Tallamy, Douglas W.
Author:
Darke, Rick
Subject:
Plants - General
Subject:
Ornamental Plants
Subject:
Ecology
Subject:
NATURE / Plants
Subject:
Nature - Birds and Birdwatching
Subject:
GARDENING / Regional/General
Subject:
Natural landscaping
Subject:
Native plants for cultivation
Subject:
Landscape
Subject:
Native plants for cultivation -- United States.
Subject:
Natural landscaping -- United States.
Subject:
NATURE / Birds & Birdwatching
Subject:
Gardening-Landscape and Design
Copyright:
2009
Edition Description:
Paperback
Publication Date:
20090431
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
360
Dimensions:
9 x 6 in
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"Review" by , "The book evolved out of a set of principles...So the message is loud and clear: gardeners could slow the reate of extinction by planting natives in their yards. This simple revelation about the food web — and it is an intricate web, not a chain — is the driving force in Bringing Nature Home. A fascinating study of the trees, shrubs, and vines that feed the insects, birds, and other animals in the suburban garden."
"Review" by , "An informative and engaging account of the ecological interactions between plants and wildlife, this fascinating handbook explains why exotic plants can hinder and confuse native creatures, from birds and bees to larger fauna."
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