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In this issue of Resurgence & Ecologist we celebrate resilience. The community response to the challenges of 2020 has shown that our connections with each other can weave a safety net of resilience against the hardest times. With this in mind, in this issue we visit communities across the world, from London to Zimbabwe, to explore how, despite differences in culture, climate and history, people are building resilience amid uncertainty. From having fun together in the kitchen, to bringing back traditional grain, to organising ecosystem restoration camps, connecting people with each other and Nature is key.
Colin Tudge, co-founder of the Oxford Real Farming Conference, explores the connection between food banks and land ownership, and Anne Baring takes us back four millennia to a time when worship of the Great Mother was replaced by the Great Father, and the dire consequences this had for the future of humanity. Against a backdrop of social distancing, Satish Kumar reflects on the genius of generosity.
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Feature articles
The Green Munias
Sahil Zutshi reports on a conservation project that is restoring natural habitat in forests of Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary, home to five of the eight species of munias found in India. The project aims to build a better home for the green munias currently threatened by habitat loss, unmanaged tourism, pesticides and the risk from trapping.
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Fenced In
Colin Tudge takes a look at farming and land ownership throughout the years, highlighting the need for a new generation of farmers and radical reform of food production. "What's really needed is a far more egalitarian economy so that no one is too poor to live with dignity and no one is damagingly rich."
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Nourishing the Community
Dee Woods, co-founder of Granville Community Kitchen, talks about what resilience means to her and the Granville community. Since 2004 the community kitchen has grown from serving around 50 families to over 200 and has created a safe space for the most disaffected to raise their voices to advocate for structural change at local, national and international level.
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Welcome to London
An innovative walking project set up by Fences & Frontiers is helping refugees and asylum seekers feel welcome in London. Jini Reddy reports on a project that offers a chance for people to build friendships, practice language skills and gain a sense of community. Never Walk Alone is a much-needed grassroots community initiative bringing people together.
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Seasonal Light
Winter days may be shorter, but this is a time when we can find hidden treasures within the landscape. Kathryn Aalto savours this time of reflection, appreciating the beauty of a changing landscape and the opportunity to look within. She encourages us to "Set time aside to intentionally watch how the shadows from the low winters sun differ from high summer sun shadows."
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Seeing into the Life of Things
In his final piece for Resurgence, Poetry Editor, Peter Abbs shares a selection of poems that bear witness to the extraordinary power of observing and connecting, of perception transforming into vision, and joy and harmony opening our eyes to the deep nature of things.
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The Last Word
Kate Blincoe is emersed in places and landscapes around the globe as she reviews The Last Word by Nancy Campbell - a writer described as "deft, dangerous and dazzling" by former poet laureate Carol Ann Duffy. Written during lockdown, this book is a celebration of our connection to the world through language and reminds us of the need for healthy, resilient environments.
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Celebrating A Great American Tradition
Peter Reason reviews A Wild Love for the World: Joanna Macy and the Work of Our Time. Editor Stephanie Kaza has brought together a unique collection of writing by and about Joanna Macy including contributions from 42 people around the world. Interweaving personal narratives with pieces that expand on Macy's work, this collection is a testament to the work and influence of a gifted educator and deep thinker.
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Our podcast features positive, informed and original in-depth interviews with leading thinkers and change-makers on the themes of ethical living, eco-activism and the arts. Hosted by Resurgence & Ecologist editor Marianne Brown, this series of uplifting interviews provides nourishment for your mind.
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Tiffany Bozic Gallery
Tiffany Bozic is a self-taught California artist whose work has been described as 'like Audubon on acid'. Her work evokes the tradition of tightly rendered Nature illustration, which she explodes with highly emotional, surreal metaphors. Her painting 'Buzz' features on the cover of Resurgence & Ecologist Issue 321.
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Resurgence Talks
The Resurgence talks, previously held in London, are now being presented online via zoom. The monthly programme, inspired by the ideas of Resurgence, covers issues including the environment, arts, meditation and ethical living.
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Resurgence Book Club
The Resurgence online book club takes place monthly. Join us for regular club meetings and Q&As with authors who have featured in the magazine. Hosted by Resurgence & Ecologist Editor, Marianne Brown, you can submit questions in advance, then sit back and enjoy a lively discussion about some of our favourite books.
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The Resurgence Centre
The Resurgence Centre is an education centre for the environment and the Arts in Hartland, North Devon and home to The Resurgence Trust. We're now running online talks and courses from the Centre, including a series of spiritual talks by Satish Kumar, Editor Emeritus at Resurgence & Ecologist.
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Enjoy a free pdf issue of Resurgence & Ecologist magazine. Within the pages of this unique magazine you'll find thought-provoking articles on the latest environmental, ethical and social issues, plus opinion, ideas and stunning art.
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The Resurgence Story
To mark 50 years at the forefront of environmental publishing, we've made a short video all about the magazine, now published as Resurgence & Ecologist, and the environmental charity behind it - The Resurgence Trust.
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Picture Credits
Web banner image: Shepherd's Cottage, by Rebecca Vincent; Cover image: Artwork by Leah Duncan @leahduncan; The Green Munias: A pair of green munias © Ainsley Priestman; Fenced In: Illustration © Mark Conlan/Ikon Images; Nourishing the Community: Dee Woods in Granville Community Garden © Orlando Gili; Welcome to London: Photograph courtesy of Fences and Frontiers; Seasonal Light: The Shadow Embrace by Tara Turner www.tara-turner.pixels.com; Seeing Into The Life of Things: Artwork by Stef Mitchell Instagram @stefmitchellprint; The Last Word: The first known photographs of snow, by Wilson Bentley; Celebrating a Great American Tradition: Family Tree, 2014 by Rebecca Clark
