Nature’s Heroes

Marina Görtz & Line Renslebråten

History is full of inspiring people enthusiastic about nature. Their curiosity and driving force have contributed to a lot of our knowledge about planet Earth, and many natural areas have been preserved thanks to them. In this book, you will meet fifteen true heroes who have fought for nature and the environment in their unique way. Get to know and get inspired by the life stories of environmentalist Rachel Carson, chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall, Mya-Rose Craig, known as “Birdgirl”, and political activist Wangari Maathai, among others.

Marina Görtz is an ecologist and nature guide. She currently works as a project manager for the Trøndelag Nature Conservation Association and lives in Trondheim, Norway. She has extensive experience in communicating about biodiversity, species knowledge and ecosystems.