Small is Beautiful
Issue 327 • July/August 2021
In this issue, we celebrate 30 years of transformative learning with a special section on Schumacher College in South Devon, with features by Alan Boldon, CEO of the Dartington Trust, and Ann Pettifor on the origins of the Green New Deal.
In the Ecologist section, Kieran Lynn reports on a conservation partnership in Australia where traditional knowledge is helping to save the country’s endangered wildlife, Laura Alcock-Ferguson reports from the home of the ‘Survivor Tree’ in Scotland, and Vandana K visits a collective in the Indian Himalayas.
The Keynotes essay in this issue is by psychotherapist Steffi Bednarek, who explains why in this time of toxic normality, we need soulful connection with the world. In our Wisdom & Wellbeing section, Nat Dyer speaks to author Frank White about viewing the Earth from space, and in our Arts features Gary Cook explores an immersive audio and video installation ‘What Listening Knows’.
We hope you enjoy our selection of free articles from this issue of Resurgence & Ecologist magazine.
Highlights
- Losing Touch with Heaven: Isabella Tree
- Agriculture at a Crossroads: Renuka Odedra
- The Power of Partnership: Kieran Lynn
- A Time of Derangement: Steffi Bednarek
- Economy, Ecology and Equity: Ann Pettifor
- Science and Spirituality: Satish Kumar
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Contents
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Welcome
Back from the brink • Marianne Brown
Towards a soulful engagement with the world
Frontline
Losing Touch with Heaven • Isabella Tree
A battle between Nature and development in Sussex
Turning Anxiety into Action • Rashi Goel
Climate activist Clover Hogan on overcoming a sense of powerlessness
England Proposals for Woods and Peatlands • Marianne Brown
Two action plans to improve tree coverage and drive net zero targets
News from the Grassroots • Marianne Brown
A round up of environmental news
Humberto Maturana (1928 - 2021) • Fritjof Capra
A tribute to a groundbreaking biologist
Ecologist
Agriculture at a Crossroads • Renuka Odedra
Reporting on India's mass farmer protests
Roots and Fruits • Vandana K
An all-women producers' collective in the Himalayas is creating livelihood opportunities
The Power of Partnership • Kieran Lynn
Conservation science and traditional knowledge are helping to save Australia's wildlife
Things Can Heal • Laura Alcock-Ferguson
Visiting the home of the Survivor Tree in Scotland
Pandemic on a Plate • Philip Lymbery
The UN Food Systems Summit is a chance for change
Keynotes
A Time of Derangement • Steffi Bednarek
In this time of toxic normality, we need soulful connection with the world
Undercurrents
Schumacher Legacy - School for Life • Satish Kumar
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of Schumacher College
Schumacher Legacy - Reimagining Learning • Alan Boldon
Times of crisis often lead to creativity
Schumacher Legacy - Economy, Ecology and Equity • Ann Pettifor
On the roots of the Green New Deal
Wisdom and Wellbeing
The Overview Effect • Nat Dyer
Reflecting on the spiritual impact of seeing the Earth from space
Moon Harvest • Marianne Brown
A group of experts are calling for lunar legal protection
Beyond Organic • Coreen Grant
Biodynamic Farming is taking root in Moldova
The Bees' Trees • Dave Goulson
Tips for attracting pollinators
An Enchanted Place • Jonathan Stedall
Exploring the wisdom of Winnie-the-Pooh
Science and Spirituality • Satish Kumar
In the face of climate breakdown, we need both
The Arts
Hear Here • Gary Cook
Listening to a new show
Lessons from the Sundarban • Vandana K
Folklore, art and verse communicate the urgency of the climate crisis
Island Life • Alison Dunlop
Exploring the Shiant Isles
Regulars
Letters to the Editors - Letters to the Editor
A selection of letters from our readers
Reviews
A Billionaire's Take • Chris Saltmarsh
Review of How to Avoid a Climate Disaster: The Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need
Who Cares Who Wins? • Gwen Buck
Review of Who Cares Wins
Talking Trees • Adam Weymouth
Review of Finding the Mother Tree: Uncovering the Wisdom and Intelligence of the Forest
Lust for Land • Guy Shrubsole
Review of Land: How the Hunger for Ownership Shaped the Modern World
A Big Ask • Jen Gale
Review of Parents for a Future
A Guide to Success • Georgie Laming
Review of Make It Happen: How to Be an Activist
Care Under Capitalism • Helen Hester
Review of The Care Crisis: What Caused It and How Can We End It?
Soil and Soul • Gail Simmons
Review of Earthed
