One of the most important books on the topic of Christianity and the Biblical mandate for stewardship of God's creation and an excellent introduction to the topic. Dr. DeWitt is a biology professor at the University of Wisconsin and Executive Director of the AuSable Institute, as well as a member of the Floresta advisory board. In this book he looks at some of the scriptural support for environmental concern and gives us all a strong call to action. Strongly recommended.

A great introduction to some of the environmental issues specific to Mexico.   This book is well written and holds your interest throughout.  Simon begins to give one an appreciation for all that is at stake in Mexico: its incredible biological diversity, as well as the human costs.  He takes a historical look and environmental issues in Mexico and addresses specific issues in each chapter.  His chapter on deforestation in the Mixtec region of Oaxaca is particularly important to the work that Floresta is doing.  He offers the best explanation of the environmental dynamics and their effect on the people of the Oaxacan highlands that we have found.   His chapters on water issues in Mexico City and deforestation in the Lacadona are both memorable and frightening.

This book, although aimed at a more academic audience, is considerably more interesting than it might sound. It focuses specifically on the often overlooked human dimension of tropical deforestation. How is it affected by and how does it affect the forest dwellers. Consisting of fourteen articles from various authors it examines historical and contemporary cases, and particularly points out the importance of local peoples as stakeholders in forest conservation.

A great discussion of the uniqueness and importance of the rainforest as well as an excellent analysis, in laymans terms, of the problem of deforestation and what to do about it. Very pragmatic and takes into account the needs of the poor.