Scrawled Shortcuts through the Research Maze
Some reference sources and websites to help you celebrate.
Encyclopedia of the Biosphere: Humans in the World's Ecosystems
Which tree genus is one of the most common in Northern Hemisphere deciduous forests? See Volume 7 (or just look out the window!). Each of the first 10 volumes covers one ecosystem and the final volume is a history of humans' perceptions of the biosphere.
Reference 333.9503 E56e
Environmental Literature: An Encyclopedia of Works, Authors, and Themes
How did Edward Abbey's novel, The Monkey Wrench Gang , influence the environmental movement? Reference 333.72 E61e
(Want to read it? Drew has a new edition: Stacks 813 A124m.)
Shapers of the Great Debate on Conservation: A Biographical Dictionary
Who is Vandana Shiva? Hers is one of the 20 in-depth biographies presented. Even antienvironmentalists like Rush Limbaugh are noted in an appendix of brief biographies.
Reference 333.72092273
Forest Conservation Policy
What is community forestry? What is SmartWood? This work also includes biographies and a chronology.
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Rainforest Alliance
Who sells SmartWood? This and other information on green building techniques and products can be found at
http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/programs/forestry/smartwood/
Earth Day Network
What's your ecological footprint? Find out at http://www.earthday.net/default.aspx