WHAT HAS NATURE EVER DONE FOR US?

Title- WHAT HAS NATURE EVER DONE FOR US?

            Does Money Really Grow on Trees

Author- TONY JUNIPER

Type- Non fiction

Pages- 336

“Why should we preserve nature?” is a question every person needs to be clear about. Some people are much concerned about the financial output from everything. They cannot somehow see the sense in keeping forests (or rivers or streams and such other natural ecosystems) as they are- they would rather cut them and sell the land, wood and species for hard cash. This book provides an argument for not doing so. Good part is: the book is a recent publication and we do not have to suffer outdated statistics.

Through discussion of several examples, the author has explained ‘ecological services’ provided and their economic value. So it will make sound sense for someone to own a forest, but keep it as it is. This is not just for the flora and fauna on that land, it can deliver real financial benefit to the owner. So this is a very simple book on environmental economics.

It is a very good book for everyone interested in the subject. It is written in simple language and has provided examples from all over the world. So everybody can relate to the discussion. The book is of optimum length to be able to deliver understanding of the topic without stretching the discussion to boredom.

I am looking forward to a book explaining the benefit of maintaining urban ecology. If there is already such a book, I want to know about it.