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UnSavory
African Stories of Wildlife, War, and the Birth of Holistic Management
Book • 2026
Allan Savory's 'UnSavory' is a memoir that traces his upbringing near Victoria Falls, military and political experiences, exile, and decades of ecological work leading to Holistic Management.
The book connects personal history with practical insights on why well-intended management actions produce unintended consequences and how a holistic context can prevent them.
Savory recounts pivotal moments, mistakes (including controversial wildlife culling), and the development of training efforts that shaped regenerative land practices.
He frames the memoir as a lesson for ordinary people, policymakers, and land managers on tying human livelihoods to life-supporting environments.
The book argues for proactive management habits—like assuming you're wrong and building feedback loops—to reduce harm and improve governance outcomes.
The book connects personal history with practical insights on why well-intended management actions produce unintended consequences and how a holistic context can prevent them.
Savory recounts pivotal moments, mistakes (including controversial wildlife culling), and the development of training efforts that shaped regenerative land practices.
He frames the memoir as a lesson for ordinary people, policymakers, and land managers on tying human livelihoods to life-supporting environments.
The book argues for proactive management habits—like assuming you're wrong and building feedback loops—to reduce harm and improve governance outcomes.
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ENG #46 Allan Savory – Savory Institute - “Assume You’re Wrong”: A Radical Habit for Better Management
