Holistic Management (text only) 2nd(Second) edition by A. Savory,J. Butterfield

by J. Butterfield A. Savory

Holistic A New Framework for Decision Making [Paperback]Allan Savory (Author) , Jody Butterfield (Author)

Genres: Agriculture, Nonfiction, Business, Nature, Environment, Reference, Science

Paperback

First published December 1, 1998

Reviews

[Kent · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well, it's been a while. I made it through most of the book, but bogged down once he left grazing science behind for business and management themes. I got the main points, anyhow, and will pound out some criticisms presently.

[Marta Briede · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful book. It took me a long time to read it all, some chapter I skipped because they were devoted to landowners. But even I am not a farmer myself I found this book extremely helpful to see agricultural world and decision making from a different perspective!

This book is probably not for everyone, but if you are related to agriculture and you own some land or livestock that this is a must-have book for you!

[Sheldon Frith · Rating 5 out of 5]

I cannot recommend this book highly enough, to farmers, to land managers, to environmentalists, to business owners, policy makers, or anyone similar. The concepts found here can be found NOWHERE else, trust me I've looked. It's extremely practical, but also very intellectually interesting. I'd recommend reading the newest edition, as there are a lot of improvements.

[Adam Shand · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a book that I "want to have read" but which I can't seem to muster the enthusiasm to actually finish. It's an amazing book, it triggers lots of thinking and ideas which makes it slow (but valuable) work for me.

Most of my work with HM so far has been with individuals and families rather than with land management. Because of that I've found that Ann Adams' At Home with Holistic Management provides way more practical value.

Once I'm grazing animals I expect to revisit this book with a new appreciation.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

While it sounds silly, this is a really valuable manual about how to prioritize your life and goals, as well as how to set up an effective rangeland management program - just doesn't look like it would be about cows does it?!

[number3nw · Rating 5 out of 5]

fascinating!

[Mwalkes · Rating 3 out of 5]

A baseline, must-read book on holistic management.

[Mills College Library]

333.7 S268 1999