Managing Scotland's Environment - 2nd Edition by Charles Warren (Paperback)

About the Book

A textbook introduction to Scotland's natural environment covering land reform, the future of farming, public access, conservation of moorland and birds of prey, the place of forestry, and the control of alien species and red deer, and taking up the challenge of integrating conservation with social and economic objectives.

Book Synopsis

Scotland's natural environment is its most treasured asset and the subject of its most vociferous debates. In this book Charles Warren tackles the hottest current debates - land reform, the future of farming, public access, conservation of moorland and birds of prey, the place of forestry, and the control of alien species and red deer - and takes up the challenge of integrating conservation with social and economic objectives. The second edition includes a new chapter on energy and the environment, taking in the highest profile environmental issue in Scotland at present: the windfarm controversy, and debates about the appropriate energy mix for the future. In addition, the book has been updated throughout to take account of recent changes in environmental and related social and political issues.

From the Back Cover

Managing Scotland's Environment Second Edition Completely Revised and Updated Charles Warren 'Those who actually wish to help solve Scotland's environmental problems will find this an invaluable survey and an inspiration. And those who simply want to be better informed could not do better than to read it.' T. C. Smout Scotland's natural environment is its most treasured asset but also the subject of vociferous debates. The book addresses such questions as: " Why have Scotland's landscapes and wildlife been the focus of such persistent disagreement? " Is there an acceptable way of integrating the various land uses? " Why is it so difficult to reconcile the competing demands of society and nature? " Is it possible to meet our needs for food and energy while also satisfying our desire to protect and enhance the natural heritage? Written in the light of international thinking on environmental management, the second edition tackles the hottest debates of recent years - windfarms, the future of farming, land reform, the implications of climate change, and conflicts between game sport and conservation. It also discusses the challenge of creating integrated, joined-up environmental policies. Underlying all the practical and policy choices are intriguing ethical and philosophical considerations which the book addresses head on. This is an ideal text for those studying Scotland's environment at undergraduate and graduate level, as well as for those already involved in - or interested in - managing land and nature in Scotland. Throughout, it is well illustrated with photographs and specially prepared maps and diagrams. Charles Warren is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Geography & Geosciences at the University of St Andrews.

Review Quotes

A masterly review of the literature ... the text is clearly written and easily accessible ... provides a valuable exploration of many of Scotland's current land management issues and provides important linkages between them ... The text is well illustrated with black and white maps and photographs and useful tables. The book will be invaluable to students and those involved in the environment [but] also to a much wider audience who wish to dip into a well written text to find out more about Scotland's environment and the forces that have shaped it-- "Biological Conservation"

Charles Warren succeeds in doing Scotland a masterful service by producing a brilliant compilation of environmental facts, figures, policies and debates all nested in national, British and European context... I prophesy that Warren's book will come to be seen as the Bible of Scots environmentalism.--Alastair McIntosh

I admit to a considerable degree of admiration for an author who can bring together so much information about the Scottish environment. His breadth of knowledge is reflected in the extensive reference list, and these references are well used in the text. This is clearly a book that should be used by students studying any aspect of environmental science, and it provides an excellent source of material for exploring many subjects in greater detail. It can also be easily read by anyone with an interest in Scotland's environment and the factors that drive change-- "BSS News"

There has been a series of books over the past few years that have attempted to assess the state of Scotland's environment and put into context current controversies over its use and management..[Managing Scotland's Environment] is the best attempt I've seen..if you want a single book that covers the state of Scotland's environment, look no further.-- "Reforesting Scotland"

Those who actually wish to help to solve Scotland's environmental problems will find this an invaluable survey and an inspiration. And those who simply want to be better informed could not do better than read it.--Chris Smout

Charles Warren has done us all a service in distilling the many and varied environmental management issues in a way which both stimulates further reflection and does not raise ones ire...This is a comprehensive, up to date, measured and well-referenced account of many of the issues concerning the management of Scotland's environment at the turn of the Millennium... No other book in the field is as comprehensive or as dispassionate. I warmly commend it and hope that the author will keep it updated.-- "Recorder News"

This is a masterly review of the literature, a timely publication, and a direct individual contribution to Scottish environmentalism - an effort that needs to be muliplied elsewhere.--Salman Qureshi "Landscape Ecol Vol 26"

This is a welcome and timely publication on environmental issues in Scotland. It captures the tensions of ongoing debates, the likely implications of impending policy changes and future challenges...a useful textbook for students as well as providing an overview for professionals and a good read for a wider audience.-- "Journal of Environmental Planning and Management"

This most readable book ... admirably describes the ever-changing topography of the playing field and is strongly recommended.-- "Forestry"

Warren successfully integrates the theoretical and the practical... The issues may have a local context but many of them have a global resonance. This is an unusual book that deserves international interest as well as attention from within Scotland.--Alexander Mather "Land Use Policy"

Warren's book is extremely timely and welcome... The book is wide ranging, covering key land uses, debates and policy measures, together with principles and practices of the environmental management... The text is detailed and extremely well documented.-- "Journal of Rural Studies"

No other book in the field is as comprehensive or as dispassionate.--Roger Crofts, former Chief Executive of Scottish Natural Heritage

About the Author

Charles Warren is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Geography & Sustainable Development at the University of St Andrews, and holds degrees in geography, glaciology and resource management from Oxford and Edinburgh universities. He has written widely on Scottish land use issues, including his book Managing Scotland's Environment (Edinburgh University Press 2009). He also co-edited Learning from Wind Power: Governance, Societal and Policy Perspectives on Sustainable Energy (Palgrave 2012).