An Environmental Leader's Tool Kit

by Jeffrey W. Hughes

Overview

If you want to tackle an environmental problem in your neighborhood but do not know where to start, An Environmental Leader's Tool Kit can help. In this handbook, Jeffrey W. Hughes shares the proven strategies you need to step up and get meaningful action done.

From designing a pilot study to managing contentious public meetings and more, Hughes walks you through the essentials of effective place-based environmental efforts. Among the tools you will find here are worksheets to kickstart brainstorming, appendixes that demystify jargon you might encounter, and illuminating, real-life examples. Down-to-earth and stimulating, An Environmental Leader's Tool Kit is a launchpad for those ready to make a difference now.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781501768620
Publisher:	Cornell University Press
Publication date:	03/15/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	264
Sales rank:	573,212
File size:	2 MB
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Jeffrey Hughes is Director Emeritus of the Field Naturalist Graduate Program and Associate Professor Emeritus of Plant Biology and Natural Resources at the University of Vermont. He is the author of Environmental Problem Solving.

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What People are Saying About This

Mike Tetreault

Jeffrey W. Hughes has a gift for distilling theory into practical advice for anyone. A passionate environmentalist and skillful scientist, he's taught countless individuals how to turn science into action for impact. You'll enjoy reading this book—and do more good for nature while you're at it.

Bernd Heinrich

With a dash of humor that reveals what we often take for granted, Hughes brings us a highly recommended road guide for the environmentalist or anyone who anticipates dealing with people to accomplish something that makes our world a better place.

Doug Bechtel

Were you ever inspired to take up an environmental cause—but have no idea where to begin? Well, this book's for you. Hughes gives you the tools you need to solve environmental problems and work well with people along the way, so you can transform your passion into real action.