Book description
Social Forestry: Tending the Land as People of Place is a must-have for anyone wanting to have a reciprocating relationship with their communities, themselves, and most importantly their awe-inspiring forests and landscapes. Social Forestry connects villages and communities to their forests and adjoining bodies of water. It includes forest management, protection, and regeneration of deforested lands with the objective of improving the rural, environmental, and social development. Through ecological assessment, carbon sequestration, and generating wildcrafts, people re-establish their wonder in the woods.Author Tomi Hazel Vaarde, collaborator of Siskiyou Permaculture, uses poetry, photographs, drawings, and data to outline philosophies and concepts of Social Forestry. By weaving culturally sensitive stories, myths, and lessons from a range of customs and traditions including North American Indigenous communities and Vaarde's own Quaker upbringing, Vaarde explores how holistic land and community management approaches can facilitate resolution of some of our most dire local and global crises. The writer's work is critical to overcoming eco-grief while instilling necessary changes to the West Coast landscape for fire mitigation and restoration of complex forest systems for generations to come.Many indigenous peoples have learned regenerative management by living for generations in and with a sense of place, but few examples of whole-system planning and participation are evident in modern society. Climate adaptation, human survival, and conservation efforts to maintain biodiversity that supports life on Earth require radical, back-to-the-roots grounding and intentional dedication. Social Forestry helps readers remember the ways of the wild while implementing local food production, collaboration with conservation efforts, forest management, and stabilization of headwaters to build resilience for the long term. To live in harmony with our surroundings, we need to re-skill, always remembering those who came before us and acting in ways that honor traditional wisdom of people and place. Social Forestry includes 31 4-color posters and 54 images.
Flyswat Briggs
The app's design is sleek and modern β it's a pleasure to navigate. Drag and drop downloads directly from my web browser? That's a level of convenience I appreciate.
Lucky Aurora
ListenBook has transformed my daily activities into opportunities for personal growth. This app's versatility and convenience have transformed my screen time into a productive reading journey. πΆπ Replacing tunes with stories β my house is alive with the sound of narration! π§π Audiobooks on demand? Yes, please! With this app's robust features, I'm always just a tap away from immersing myself in captivating narratives. ππ± Looping playback is my secret weapon for language learning. It's revolutionized my approach.
Undergrad
ListenBook's compatibility with playlists and CUE files is a great addition for those who love organized listening. I'm blown away by how this app has made my commutes productive and my downtime entertaining. The perfect balance between dramatic reading and natural storytelling. Felt like a friend telling me an amazing story rather than someone just reading words.
Zesty Dragon
Listening to audiobooks while cooking has made meal prep much more enjoyable. ListenBook's support for chapters and bookmarks ensures that I never lose my place in a story. I'm so glad I chose the audiobook version! The narrator added layers of meaning I might have missed reading silently. Their interpretation of the material felt thoughtful and authentic. The recording was technically perfect - no reverb, no peaking, just clean, pleasant audio.
Toolmaker
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances my immersion in every audiobook, regardless of surroundings. With ListenBook Pro, I'm no longer limited by audiobook length. It's a liberating experience!
Sky Dahlia
Audiobooks have become my constant companions during my daily activities. Flawless support for various audio formats. Highly satisfied.
Nessie Pork
I can't believe how much time I've gained by listening while cooking and doing chores. ListenBook's compatibility with various formats ensures I never miss out on any audio gem. Gone are the days of waiting for the right time to read β this app is always ready. Audiobooks made convenient β this app's functionality is impressive.
VileHero
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fantastic way to introduce them to captivating stories. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections.
Titanium Ladybug
π Dancing through chores with audiobooks β this app turns cleaning into a lively and literary affair! πΆπ Finally, an app that supports all audiobook formats. It's a dream come true for audiophiles like me. The app is so reliable. Iβve never had any issues with it.
WordWanderer
Seamless integration with all my devices and flawless synchronization β top-notch. π Rekindling my love for reading β this app has reintroduced me to the joy of books in a whole new way. ππ₯ Noise reduction and voice tone changing are brilliant features. The audio quality is excellent, and the interface is intuitive. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks.
Venom Petunia
ListenBook has brought a whole new level of convenience and enjoyment to my audiobook experience. I'm amazed at how this app has expanded my reading horizons. The narrator's voice was so pleasant and easy to listen to. They had perfect pacing and made even the slower parts engaging. I found myself looking forward to my commute just to listen more!
Lady Peach
π This app is a testament to thoughtful design β its functionality seamlessly blends with my lifestyle, making reading effortless. πβ¨ ListenBook makes my commute enjoyable. The audio filters really enhance the listening experience.
MysticMingle
ListenBook's intuitive controls and beautiful layout make my audiobook experience a delightful one. I love how this app seamlessly integrates into my busy schedule, making multitasking a breeze. The audio filters in ListenBook allow me to customize my listening experience. Speed up or slow down playbackβit's all up to me! ListenBook's library organization keeps my audiobooks neat and accessible. A true organizational lifesaver!
Marine Dre
ListenBook's smooth playback and easy navigation ensure that my audiobook experience is always top-notch. This app has transformed my daily routines into immersive storytelling experiences. I can't get over how smooth the playback is. Even high-quality files play flawlessly.
Riff Raff
Audiobooks have made waiting in lines and queues so much more bearable. I love how this app's user-friendly interface allows me to navigate through chapters and controls effortlessly. ListenBookβs playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches.
Divine Bramble
I can't believe how much more productive I am β I'm learning and growing while multitasking! πββοΈπ Combining exercise and exploration β this app keeps me motivated on my daily jogs! πββοΈπ Adjusting the tone of the voice is so innovative. It's like personalizing the narration. ListenBook has become my workout companion. It keeps me engaged and entertained during exercise. Adjusting playback speed has transformed the way I consume audiobooks. I can tailor the pacing to match my learning style and preferences.
Seal Snake
The app's performance is top-notch. It's stable, responsive, and optimized for a seamless audiobook experience. Kudos to the developers! An average audiobook experience. Nothing was wrong with itβthe narration was fine, and the story was okayβbut nothing particularly stood out. It served its purpose as entertainment during my commute.
Crazy Rox
This app has brought stories to life in a way that traditional reading never could. I can't believe how easy it is to download and manage my audio content using ListenBook. The compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch sets ListenBook apart from the rest. Audiobook enthusiasts, gather around! This app's exceptional features, from audio filters to robust support, have transformed my daily routines into storytelling moments. ππ§ Thanks to ListenBook, downloading audiobooks has become effortless, regardless of the source.
SunnySnap
Navigating audiobooks seamlessly β this app's design is top-notch. With its powerful audio downloading features, I can have my favorite audiobooks ready to go, anytime and anywhere. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections.
Mafia Rapunzel
No need to convert files anymore β ListenBook's seamless playback of various formats is a game-changer for audiobook enthusiasts like me! As an audiobook aficionado, this app is a dream come true. Its support for various formats and effortless navigation make it my perfect reading companion. ππ§ The variety of supported formats means I can enjoy audiobooks from different sources hassle-free.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience