Green and Prosperous Land: A Blueprint for Rescuing the British Countryside

"One of the most important books of the decade." — Country Life

News about Britain’s wildlife and ecosystems is often grim, but Oxford economist Dieter Helm offers a powerful antidote to despair. In Green and Prosperous Land, the chair of the Natural Capital Committee shares a radical, tangible, and financially sound plan to rescue, preserve, and enhance the natural world.

Helm moves past the sterile battle between the economy and the environment, arguing instead for their complete integration. By assessing the environment as a "natural capital" asset, he outlines a pragmatic 25-year plan to put Britain on a greener path. This is not just a manifesto for change; it is a visionary strategy for sustainable, eco-friendly economic growth that ensures our green spaces are protected for generations to come.

There is hope, and there is time—but as Helm compellingly argues, we must act now.