Art of Harvesting

AN IN-DEPTH ANTHOLOGY DEDICATED TO THE RECONCILIATION OF HUMAN-WILD FOREST RELATIONSHIPS Wild foresting goes far beyond the minimal impact practices of ecoforestry. Wild foresting promotes the responsible use of forests, connects indigenous knowledge systems, tailors global practices and celebrates cultural and biological diversity. International forestry experts — who among them have won the Nobel Prize, the Star of St. Olaf, the Order of Canada and the Order of BC— have brought their proficiency and passion for human-wild forest relationships to a broad range of stories in this fascinating anthology. The diverse activities represented include wild farming, wild crafting, adventure therapy, restoration, permaculture, ecosystem restoration and education. The editors of Wild Foresting have compiled these stories in eight thematic sections. Case studies from around the world illustrate how wild foresting principles are adapted to different cultures, and how ancient knowledge systems are fused with contemporary ecological studies. Representing an evolutionary leap forward in how humans relate to the forest, Wild Foresting is a fascinating and informative walk in the woods for everyone concerned about biodiversity, ancient forests, indigenous cultures and endangered species. Alan Drengson is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at the University of Victoria, author, and one of the founders of the Ecoforestry Institute. Duncan Taylor is Assistant Professor, Environmental Studies at the University of Victoria. They are co-editors of Ecoforestry: The Art and Science of Sustainable Forest Use (New Society Publishers).