Chris Ferreira has been a leading exponent of sustainability in Western Australia for over 25 years. His company, The Forever Project, specialises in environmental education and behaviour change, as well as sustainability design, management, community engagement, education and media. Through his award-winning programs, Chris has taught over 130,000 people about sustainable living. An adjunct lecturer in sustainability at Murdoch University, Chris is well known for his Hamilton Hill Sustainable Home project.

"It’s a down-to-earth (pun intended) guide [with] practical advice on everything from choosing the perfect patch to what animals to keep, and preparing soil for planting." -- Courier Mail

"An easy-to-read, practical guide to buying, owning and managing small or large rural properties. It’s essential reading for anyone considering a tree change." -- Herald Sun

"A beautiful book, well presented, full of information, easy to read with tables, checklists, diagrams and lots of big photographs." -- York & Districts Community Matters