{"title":"Jonathan B. Jarvis","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Jonathan B. Jarvis collection, where readers can embark on a captivating journey through the enchanting world of national parks and natural conservation. Jonathan B. Jarvis, a distinguished author and expert in environmental protection, draws from his vast experience as the 18th director of the United States National Park Service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this collection, you'll find insightful works such as \u003cem\u003eNational Parks Forever\u003c\/em\u003e, which delve into the intricate balance between human interaction and nature preservation. Jarvis's unique perspective offers an enlightening exploration into the challenges and triumphs of safeguarding our planet's natural wonders for future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe books in this collection are categorised under Science \u0026amp; Nature, inviting readers to deepen their understanding of ecological stewardship and the vital importance of protecting our natural landscapes. By weaving personal narratives with factual information, Jonathan B. Jarvis provides a compelling and educational experience for all nature enthusiasts and conservationists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the profound impact that national parks have on our environment and society and gain a greater appreciation for the ongoing efforts necessary to preserve these treasures. Welcome to a world of inspiration, knowledge, and action with Jonathan B. Jarvis.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"national-parks-forever-by-jonathan-b-jarvis-9780226819082","title":"National Parks Forever","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo leaders of the National Park Service provide a front-row seat to the disastrous impact of partisan politics over the past fifty years—and offer a bold vision for the parks’ future.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe US National Parks, what environmentalist and historian Wallace Stegner called America’s “best idea,” are under siege. Since 1972, partisan political appointees in the Department of the Interior have offered two conflicting views of the National Park Service (NPS): one vision emphasises preservation and science-based decision-making, and another prioritises economic benefits and privatisation. These politically driven shifts represent a pernicious, existential threat to the very future of our parks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the past fifty years, brothers Jonathan B. and T. Destry Jarvis have worked both within and outside NPS as leaders and advocates. \u003cem\u003eNational Parks Forever\u003c\/em\u003e interweaves their two voices to show how our parks must be protected from those who would open them to economic exploitation, while still allowing generations to explore and learn in them. Their history also details how Congress and administration appointees have used budget and staffing cuts to sabotage NPS’s ability to manage the parks and even threatened their existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on their experience, Jarvis and Jarvis make a bold and compelling proposal: that it is time for NPS to be removed from the Department of the Interior and made an independent agency, similar to the Smithsonian Institution, giving NPS leaders the ability to manage park resources and plan our parks’ protection, priorities, and future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854703677676,"sku":"9780226819082","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/b5d460d46a9337dacd20582b853c61de.jpg?v=1759266214"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/jonathan-b-jarvis.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}