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The Chicago metropolitan area is home to far more protected nature than most people realize. Over half a million acres of
protected land known as the Chicago Wilderness are owned and managed by county forest preserve districts and other
public and private sector partners. But there's a critical factor of the Chicago Wilderness conservation effort that makes it
unique: a pioneering grassroots volunteer community, thousands strong, has worked for decades alongside agency staff
to restore these nearby natural areas, learning how to manage biodiversity in an altered and ever-changing urban context.
A Healthy Nature Handbook captures hard-earned ecological wisdom from this community in engaging and highly
readable chapters, each including illustrated restoration sequences. Restoration leaders cover large-scale seeding
approaches, native seed production, wetland and grassland bird habitat restoration, monitoring, and community
building.
Contributions from local artists bring the region's beauty to life with vibrant watercolors, oil paintings, and sketches. A
Healthy Nature Handbook is packed with successful approaches to restoring nature and is a testament to both the Chicago
region's surprising natural wealth and the stewards that are committed to its lasting health.
Contents
Dedication
Preface
Introduction
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: Restoration, Nachusa Style \ Jay Stacy, Bernie Buchholz, Cody Considine, Bill Kleiman, and Kaleb Baker
- Toolshed: Meet the Parsnip Predator
Chapter 2: Backyard Seed Factory \ Rob Sulski
Chapter 3: Reclaiming Sedge Meadow \ Tom Vanderpoel
- Point of Craft: A Twist on Brushpile Building
Chapter 4: Monitoring Fit For A Steward \ Karen Glennemeier
Chapter 5: Monitor Birds, See Ecosystems In 3d \ Jenny Flexman
Chapter 6: The Society Of Stewardship \ Stephen Packard, Linda Masters, and Eriko Kojima
- Toolshed: The Scythe
Contributing Artists
