Forces of Nature: A History of Florida Land Conservation

by Clay Henderson

Overview

In this comprehensive history of land conservation in Florida, Clay Henderson celebrates the individuals and organizations who made the state a leader in state-funded conservation and land preservation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780813069524
Publisher:	University Press of Florida
Publication date:	11/22/2022
Pages:	458
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.30(d)

About the Author

Clay Henderson is an environmental lawyer and educator who has worked to protect Florida land since the 1980s. Henderson drafted or sponsored many of the environmental provisions in the Florida Constitution, including the creation of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Everglades Trust Fund. He has served as president of the Florida Audubon Society and executive director of Stetson University’s Institute for Water and Environmental Resilience.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“Anyone who wants to learn more about Florida’s struggle to conserve its many unique natural landscapes will want to read this book. In addition to introducing the historical cast of characters who engaged in land conservation in Florida, Henderson reviews recent land conservation history in the state and provides a treasure trove of stories about strategies, struggles, and successes.”—Christopher F. Meindl, University of South Florida  



“If you care about protecting Florida’s unique natural areas and wildlife habitat, Forces of Nature is a must-read. Henderson’s account of how Florida’s most important parks and ecosystems were preserved and the passionate individuals who made it happen will be an inspiration for those who will write the next chapters of our state’s conservation history.”—Will Abberger, conservation finance director, Trust for Public Land  

Editorial Reviews

"Clay Henderson [is] the undisputed expert on land conservation law in Florida."—Orlando Sentinel

From the Publisher