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Start a peaceful revolution by planting an edible ecosystem and sharing the experience with your neighbors

Humans have always thrived in rich, diverse, edible ecosystems. Yet most cities and suburbs are blanketed by lawns, ornamentals, and a lack of biodiversity, let alone anything edible. It is within these sterile landscapes that seeds of an edible ecosystem lie.

The Edible Ecosystem Solution is a comprehensive, practical guidebook that looks at underutilized spaces to reveal the many opportunities for landscape transformation that are both far-reaching and immediately beneficial and enjoyable. Contents include:

  • Hundreds of full-color infographics, illustrations, and photographs that clearly outline the principles and concepts of edible landscape design and benefits
  • How to get started with as little as 25 square feet of land
  • How to transition a garden plot into a place of edible abundance and an edible bi

    Table of Contents

    Dedication
    Thesis
    About This Book

    Section 1: The Ecology of Humanity
    Precious Place in Space
    Biodiversity
    Ecosystems
    Human Habitat
    Ancestral Ecosystems

    Section 2: Solutions and Opportunities
    Habitat Lost
    Modern Ecosystem Services
    Big-Picture Services
    Opportunities
    Livable Community Benefits
    Common Lines
    Micro-Landscapes
    Ecosystem Spot

    Section 3: Edible Ecosystem Design
    Inspiration to Act
    Site Selection and Micro-Environment
    Build a Permabed
    Site-Suitable Plant Selection
    Design an Ecosystem Guild
    Plant a Micro-Landscape
    Modular Ecosystem Landscape

    Section 4: Educate, Propagate, Inspire
    Ecosystem Dispersal
    Edible Ecosystem Qualities
    Catalyzing Land Transition
    EPI Is a Model for Success

    Section 5: Ecosystem Culture
    Transitioning Our Habitat
    Land, People, Culture
    Change Has Many Stakeholders
    Leadership
    Regenerative Wealth Security
    Habitat Is a Human Right

    Endnotes
    Index
    About the Author
    A Note about the Publisher

The Edible Ecosystem Solution

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      Book details

      Publisher New Society Publishers
      Published 8 December 2020
      ISBN-13 9780865719347
      978-0865719347
      ISBN-10 865719349
      Also in:
      Earth Sciences, Geography & Environment Biodiversity / Ecosystems Health & Wellbeing Self-sufficiency and sustainable lifestyle(s) Home & Garden Garden design and planning

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Start a peaceful revolution by planting an edible ecosystem and sharing the experience with your neighbors

      Humans have always thrived in rich, diverse, edible ecosystems. Yet most cities and suburbs are blanketed by lawns, ornamentals, and a lack of biodiversity, let alone anything edible. It is within these sterile landscapes that seeds of an edible ecosystem lie.

      The Edible Ecosystem Solution is a comprehensive, practical guidebook that looks at underutilized spaces to reveal the many opportunities for landscape transformation that are both far-reaching and immediately beneficial and enjoyable. Contents include:

      • Hundreds of full-color infographics, illustrations, and photographs that clearly outline the principles and concepts of edible landscape design and benefits
      • How to get started with as little as 25 square feet of land
      • How to transition a garden plot into a place of edible abundance and an edible bi

        Table of Contents

        Dedication
        Thesis
        About This Book

        Section 1: The Ecology of Humanity
        Precious Place in Space
        Biodiversity
        Ecosystems
        Human Habitat
        Ancestral Ecosystems

        Section 2: Solutions and Opportunities
        Habitat Lost
        Modern Ecosystem Services
        Big-Picture Services
        Opportunities
        Livable Community Benefits
        Common Lines
        Micro-Landscapes
        Ecosystem Spot

        Section 3: Edible Ecosystem Design
        Inspiration to Act
        Site Selection and Micro-Environment
        Build a Permabed
        Site-Suitable Plant Selection
        Design an Ecosystem Guild
        Plant a Micro-Landscape
        Modular Ecosystem Landscape

        Section 4: Educate, Propagate, Inspire
        Ecosystem Dispersal
        Edible Ecosystem Qualities
        Catalyzing Land Transition
        EPI Is a Model for Success

        Section 5: Ecosystem Culture
        Transitioning Our Habitat
        Land, People, Culture
        Change Has Many Stakeholders
        Leadership
        Regenerative Wealth Security
        Habitat Is a Human Right

        Endnotes
        Index
        About the Author
        A Note about the Publisher

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