In a unique mix of nature, history and personal experience, ecologist Richard Nairn explores and celebrates the rivers and lakes of Ireland. Beginning with the Avonmore River system which flows through some of the most picturesque parts of Co. Wicklow, Wild Waters reveals the magic of Ireland's rivers and lakes.
Ecologist Richard Nairn buys a small woodland and allows it to go back to nature. A fascinating account of a typical year in a native Irish forest, its moods and seasons and wildlife secrets. Wildwoods is an important and timely reminder to pay attention to what nature can teach us.
The memoir offers a captivating exploration of Ireland's coastline through the eyes of acclaimed ecologist Richard Nairn. It intertwines personal reflections with insights into the natural world, showcasing the beauty and ecological significance of coastal environments. Nairn's journey not only highlights the rich biodiversity of the area but also emphasizes the importance of conservation and the deep connection between nature and personal experience.
The book highlights the plight of Ireland's dwindling natural habitats and the pressures faced by species like the curlew due to intensive farming, forestry, and fishing practices. It emphasizes the importance of human intervention in aiding nature's self-restoration capabilities, showcasing the potential for recovery and conservation efforts to make a significant impact on the environment.
A hilltop chimney in the foothills of the Dublin Mountains is a very prominent landmark, seen from land and sea. In the Glendalough valley and the adjacent Glendasan, ruined buildings and piles of spoil form very different landmarks. This volume explores the connection between the two, how they got there and when, looking at a very successful and profitable lead mining and smelting business occupied these sites in the nineteenth century. The book is the result of detailed research and investigations over nearly four decades and is illustrated by historic photographs, maps and engravings as well as more recent photographs to show the rich mining heritage at these separate, but related sites.