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We're excited to announce the publication of Dr Mark Fisher’s book, A Land Before Humans, a Land After Humans, on 28th February 2025. A retired scientist, Dr Mark Fisher has a background in farming, farmed red deer research, and a narrative insight into animal ethics and philosophy. “Some species survive reliant on conservation, some may survive eluding our knowing, some may not survive despite our efforts, and some may survive by adapting to and integrating with human worlds.” New Zealand is a unique and fascinating country as a case study for managing invasive species. Because of its history, we know a lot about species introductions, and because of its geographical position, as a relatively small remote island, the potential for dealing with invasive species may be more effective than elsewhere. Moreover, the fragility of its ecosystems makes it relatively easy to see the impact of one species upon another. The issue is a complex and interesting one. There are ethical considerations – which species are protected, and which destroyed? How are they destroyed? What are the unforeseen consequences? There are also tensions between preservation and the use of natural resources, and ultimately our relationship to the environment, how we live. A Land Before Humans, a Land After Humans is an invaluable resource for environment, ecology, animal welfare and ethics students, researchers and policy makers. The book takes New Zealand as a case study and looks at the practical and ethical considerations of dealing with invasive species. ‘A fine, bright and wise book’ – Professor Jules Pretty, Professor of Environment and Society, University of Essex A Land Before Humans, a Land After Humans is available for pre-order on Amazon and on 5mbooks.com at the links below. Amazon: https://lnkd.in/e8yuEnRf 5mbooks.com: https://lnkd.in/e2D9s8P9 Farmers Weekly NZ The Spinoff The New Zealand Herald Country-Wide NZ World Literature Today The Environment Magazine The Ecologist Rooted Magazine Ben Eagle RuralPod Media Regenerate Outcomes Farmers Guardian National Geographic Climate Home News The Bookseller The Big Issue Australia THE BIG ISSUE GROUP LIMITED Positive News The Conversation UK The Conversation Australia + NZ pebble magazine Permaculture Magazine Carbon Brief Climate Home News #markfisher #author #animalethics #philosophy #ecology #nature #extinction #newzealand #fauna #flora #species #climateaction #climatechange #ecosystems

📣To drive long-term sustainable change, we need to be vocal through campaigns, protest, storytelling, film, music, politics and other outlets. At Unbreaking, we have huge respect for those who stand up and make their voices heard. 5️⃣ In our latest blog, we’re celebrating five Unbreaking climate heroes who have inspired us personally and professionally. 👉🏻Follow the link to find out more - snip.ly/ptm4oc Schumacher College Schumacher College Foundation Nate Hagens Mex (Mecca) Ibrahim Green Party of England and Wales Rachel Phillips Women In The Food Industry 5m Books Ltd Jeremy Toynbee #climateheroes #climateaction #socialjustice #bethechange #useyourvoice #activism #protest #storytelling #publishing #books #writers #authors #film #ecology #deepecology #politics #regenerativefarming #naturefriendly #permaculture #systemschange #circulareconomy #humanrights #agroecology

📣To drive long-term sustainable change, we need to be vocal through campaigns, protest, storytelling, film, music, politics and other outlets. At Unbreaking, we have huge respect for those who stand up and make their voices heard. 5️⃣ In our latest blog, we’re celebrating five Unbreaking climate heroes who have inspired us personally and professionally. 👉🏻Follow the link to find out more - snip.ly/ptm4oc Schumacher College Schumacher College Foundation Nate Hagens Mex (Mecca) Ibrahim Green Party of England and Wales Rachel Phillips Women In The Food Industry 5m Books Ltd Jeremy Toynbee #climateheroes #climateaction #socialjustice #bethechange #useyourvoice #activism #protest #storytelling #publishing #books #writers #authors #film #ecology #deepecology #politics #regenerativefarming #naturefriendly #permaculture #systemschange #circulareconomy #humanrights #agroecology

Nic Renison on Saturday's Farming Today (about 7m 20s in) from the Oxford Real Farming Conference talking about Nethergill Associates' concept of Maximum Sustainable Output (MSO). Nic was a panelist on the Future for Sustainable Farming session, along with Chris Clark and Pasture for Life's Johnnie Balfour and chaired by Barnaby Coupe. More and more farmers are discovering that farming with nature can not only help restore lost wildlife and habitats but can also help farms to become more environmentally sustainable, more resilient to unbudgeted events, and more profitable. The path to this better future is encapsulated in the concept of maximum sustainable output (MSO). The principles behind MSO have been set out in Less is More published by the RSPB, Farming at The Sweet Spot published by The Wildlife Trusts and Nature Friendly Farming Network, and will be developed further in the forthcoming 5m Books Ltd publication The Profitable Farm — Balancing Business, Nature and Energy through MSO - out this April. https://lnkd.in/eHAfSzrS #ORFC #MSO #sustainablefarming #profitable Vicki Hird Martin Lines

There are many inspiring individuals working hard to protect the planet and the human rights of people in countries across the world. This includes activists who are desperately trying to draw attention to the drastic need to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, often being imprisoned in the process; agroecologists working hard to create regenerative food and farming systems; those who are protecting and nurturing ecosystems; people creating social enterprise projects; individuals and organisations focused on food security and welfare, the list goes on. We’ll soon reveal the top 5 people who are inspiring Unbreaking right now and why. Let’s champion those who are dedicated to Unbreaking our systems and our planet. Tell us who’s inspiring you… 5m Books Ltd Jeremy Toynbee #climateaction #climateactivism #climatejustice #socialjustice #humanrights #equalrights #equality #fairshare #systemsthinking #regeneration #foodsecurity #welfare

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It’s been four weeks since our launch and today we’re excited to announce the forthcoming titles Unbreaking will be publishing. This includes: A Land Before Humans, a Land After Humans, by Mark Fisher; Manifesto for World Revolution, by Kalle Lasn; The Profitable Farm: Balancing, Nature and Energy through MSO, by Chris Clark & Brian Scanlon; and Intelligent Farming: Regenerative Change, How to and Why You Should, by Tim Parton. Unbreaking is focused on the action we need to take in response to the varied and interlinked challenges we face, encompassing agroecological, socio-political, economic and financial regeneration. If you are writing in these areas, please get in touch we’d love to hear from you. To find out more read our blog 👉 snip.ly/qgkfq0 #unbreaking #agroecology #sociopolitical #regeneration #circulareconomy #doughnuteconomics #naturefriendly #climateaction #publishing #storytelling #collaboration #regenerativefarming Tim Parton Chris Clark Nature Friendly Farming Network Soil Association The Economist The Ecologist Soil Association edie Sustainability Magazine Climate Home News Positive News Farmers Guardian Rooted Magazine The Bookseller Six Inches of Soil 5m Books Ltd