Heartland: Celebrating 50 Years of the Australian Conservation Foundation by Australian Conservation Foundation

This lovely celebration of the fifty year history of the Australian Conservation Foundation is fantastic value. The photography is all the original work of MAPgroup documentary photographers, a non profit organisation with a mission to create a visual archive of Australian life for future generations. Heartland is a beautiful gift and a worthy way to commemorate Australia’s oldest and largest national environmental group.

The Invention of Nature: The Adventures of Alexander Von Humboldt, the Lost Hero of Science by Andrea Wulf

The life of Alexander Von Humboldt is sure to intrigue history buffs and natures lovers alike. The author dubs him the ‘lost hero of science’ and discovers that he predicted climate change as early as 1800; “humankind, he warned, has the power to destroy the environment and the consequences could be catastrophic”. Part adventure story and part history of the concept of nature, this book would make a great gift for those who appreciate well-researched but easy to read non-fiction.

BBC Earth: Limited Edition Box Set (DVD)

David Attenborough has been bringing nature directly into our living rooms for decades and the three documentaries in this new collection, Life, Life Story and Frozen Planet each highlight different aspects of our extraordinary but fragile planet. This is a limited edition collection and essential viewing for anyone concerned about the future of our natural world.

ACF Diary 2016

This diary includes one spectacular photograph of the Australian landscape and its flora and fauna for every week of the year. This makes it the perfect gift for international friends and relatives and as an added bonus; a percentage of every diary purchased is donated to support the work of the ACF.

Yarralin Creative 2016 Calendar

The remote community of Yarralin together with Enterprise Learning Projects who help promote and support grassroots micro business development in remote Aboriginal communities have created this gorgeous calendar. All photography is by the community members themselves and all profits are invested back into Yarralin’s creative activities.

Biota: Grow, Gather, Cook by James Viles

Chef and owner of the award winning Biota restaurant has the noble aspiration to cook “for a civilisation that has lost its connection to nature”. With a focus on locally produced and seasonal ingredients this visually stunning cookbook with unique recipes for elements such as beetroot leather and fish bone juice, is less for your everyday cook than for your aspiring chef with a commitment to sustainability.

No Way Yirrikipayi! by Alison Lester

The Indigenous Literacy Foundation and Alison Lester have teamed up to create this funny and colourful picture book. The story was workshopped by children from Milikapiti School on Melville Island and is written in both Tiwi and English. Profits will go towards supporting the Indigenous Literacy Foundation and all their fantastic work.

Cabin Porn: Inspiration for Your Quiet Place Somewhere by Zach Klein

Indulge your inner Thoreau with this book of gorgeous cabin porn. This is the perfect gift for anyone who aspires to a simpler lifestyle and shuns consumerism and extravagance for the good of the planet.

The Edible City by Indira Naidoo

This book is a celebration of innovative and socially enterprising community gardens. There’s the bush-tucker school garden for Indigenous children, a rooftop worm farm to recycle food waste at a Melbourne restaurant and a haven the homeless. There’s also gardening tips, recipes and practical advice about starting your own community garden.

The Energy-Freedom Home: How to Wipe Out Electricity and Gas Bills in Nine Steps by Beyond Zero Emissions

The perfect gift for the environmentally conscious or just that loveable relative who complains about the price of gas and electricity. Created by Beyond Zero Emissions, a not-for-profit research and education organisation, this handy book contains lots of practical tips to transform your house into an efficient, green and cost-effective home.

Kara Nicholson