Holistic Management, Third Edition: A Commonsense Revolution to Restore Our Environment, by Allan Savory and Jody Butterfield
This foundational book presents Allan Savory’s systems-thinking approach to land and resource management, with a particular focus on reversing desertification and improving the health of grasslands. Savory and Butterfield argue for decision-making that considers ecological, economic, and social factors together, rather than treating land management as a series of isolated problems. For this week’s focus on rangelands and pastoralists, it offers a thought-provoking framework for understanding how grazing, biodiversity, soil health, and human livelihoods can be managed as parts of one interconnected system.
Posted: October 17, 2026