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Home What's New Profiles Activities Announcements Publications Articles Resources WWW Learning Network Learning Network Group Profiles	Earthcare Books (Classic Books) Keywords Books, Publication, Environment Geographical Location Kolkata, West Bengal Languages English, Hindi, Bengali Philosophy/Beliefs Earthcare Books is a publisher and distributor of books on environmental issues and just and sustainable development. We believe that an understanding of our problems and their roots must be supplemented with a vision of what needs to be done or is being done. The areas we emphasise are: Care of Natural Resources (soil, water, forests, biodiversity), Ecological Agriculture and Traditional Systems, Indigenous and other Appropriate Technologies, Non-Formal Education, Natural Health, Alternative Lifestyles, Cultures & World Views As individuals, we at Earthcare are actively involved in a collective and venture of forest regeneration and organic farming, about 12 years old, and shaping marvelously on the ground. The forest now has dense and fairly tall growth, with very high biodiversity. The thick vegetation, along with water harvesting measures, has significantly improved the recharge of ground water, benefiting neighbouring villages as well. The collective hopes to start here soon, a practice-oriented learning alliance involving more people, particularly youngsters - both local adivasis, as well as some sensitive urban folk. We welcome feedback from people who are involved in, or are aware of similar individual or group initiatives exploring saner alternatives, whether related to natural regeneration, aforestation, organic farming, non-formal learning, natural health and indigenous technologies. We would be happy to include publications on such initiatives in our catalogue/website. Resources Available - books on the above mentioned areas of emphasis Contact Information Earthcare Books 10 Middleton Street Kolkata, West Bengal 700071 Phone: (033) 2229 6551 / 2227 6190 Website Links http://earthcarebooks.com
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