“The growing ranks of property
owners in the Texas Hill Country now have a new
tool to help them manage their land well.
In the
Hill
Country Landowner’s Guide, author Jim
Stanley charts a practical course for the
understanding and handling a variety of problems
landowner’s will confront: brush control,
grazing, overpopulation of deer, erosion, fire,
and exotic animals and plants.
He also explains why and how to encourage
the growth of native grasses and woody plants,
the presence of songbirds and other native
wildlife, and the health of trees and
conservation of water.
Ashe juniper (cedar) and deer
are dominant species in this region, so their
habits and control get full coverage.
Because people often want to raise cows,
goats, or other livestock, the topic of
overgrazing also receives detailed attention.
The book provides specific action plans, helpful
lists of Hill Country trees and browse plants, a
bibliography by subject, a glossary, and a
section of other contacts and resources.
Filled with advice, that landowners can easily
absorb and implement, this book
conveys basic knowledge the author has gained
from experience and experts during his years in
the Hill Country. Both new and established
landowners will want to add this book to their
libraries of
nature-related and land management references.”
--Texas
A & M University Press
The book is available from Texas A & M Press, www.tamupress.com, Texas AgriLife Extension Bookstore, http://agrilifebookstore.org, and www.Amazon.com, as well as most local bookstores.
Click here to see the Table of Contents
Click here to read the First Chapter.
“There are many good books
that are useful in helping understand
appropriate stewardship of natural resources in
the Texas Hill Country.
Only a handful though, fit into the
category of being truly great.
Jim Stanley’s book is one of those.
Everyone who owns land, manages land—or dreams
of doing either—anywhere, should have Stanley’s
book for reference and pleasurable reading.
--David K. Langford, vice
president emeritus, Texas Wildlife Association
“My heart warms as I read Jim
Stanley’s book, for my family heritage is deeply
rooted in the Hill Country.
Jim’s description of the Hill Country
brings it alive, both past and present; and his
well-researched guidance will assist us in
preserving our piece of this unique region of
Texas for future generations.”
--Doug Welsh, author,
Doug
Welsh’s Texas Garden Almanac
