Those of you who know Mark Avery no doubt already know of his work in conservation – both of species as well as habitats. His “A Message from Martha; the Extinction of the Passenger Pigeon and Its Relevance Today” remains one of the best books available on the subject, and his “Inglorious; Conflict in the Uplands” is a superbly aimed broadside against the sheer waste and abuse of the uplands for the benefit of a very small number of grouse shooting enthusiasts.
As one who not only grew up in a rural area where hunting is as much a normal part of life as going to school, having a job, or raising a family, but who also spent a decade working for one of the world’s most well known hunting equipment companies – Leupold – I likely […]
As I sit down to write this, the Countryside Alliance is calling for Chris Packham’s head – if not in fact to be removed from his shoulders then at least to be removed from the BBC. What the CA would say about Mark Avery is likely not printable in a family friendly publication such as this. Which is why I thought it so appropriate that Mr. Packham is the author of the forward to Mr. Avery’s most recent book “Inglorious; Conflict in the Uplands.”