GREEN AND PROSPEROUS LAND

One of the most important books of the decade Country LifeFinally a practical realistic plan to rescue preserve and enhance nature News about Britain s wildlife and ecosystems tends to be grim In Green and Prosperous Land Oxford economist and Natural Capital Committee chair Dieter Helm shares his radical but tangible plan for positive change This pragmatic approach to environmentalism includes a summary of Britain s green assets a look towards possible futures and an achievable 25 year plan for a green and prosperous country The bold generational plan assesses the environment as a whole explains the necessity of protecting and enhancing our green spaces and offers a clear financially sound strategy to put Britain on a greener path Helm s arguments expose the economic inefficiencies in our environmental policies and thus highlight the need for change Leaving behind the current sterile and ineffective battle between the environment and the economy this revolutionary plan champions the integration of the economy and the environment together to deliver sustainable eco friendly economic growth There is hope and there is time but we must act now