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There isn't any one particular reason to conserve natural resources. Rather, it is a variety of interest groups with loosely aligned goals of conservation.
Romantic interest: Writers like Emerson, Thoreau, and Muir connected with a sublime, or spiritual side of nature. God's true glory emerged in the interconnectedness and majesty of the natural world. Here, a sense of morality compelled people to protect "special" places.
Wise Use: The roots of the Conservation movement, proper, stem from the desire to use resources (such as timber or minerals) wisely in order to preserve them. Out of this school of thought arose the modern idea of sustainability.
Hunting: A major proponent of early conservation movements came from wealthy people who wanted to preserve hunting grounds. The tradition continues today as groups like Ducks Unlimited preserve wetlands. The stimulus here is an individualistic one: *I* want to preserve habitat so *I* can go hunting on it.
Socialism: Bob Marshall was a proponent of the Wilderness Act, but unlike the hunters, his motivation was socialism. He saw natural places as a place that belonged to ALL people, not just the wealthy elite who could buy large tracts of land or go to hunting preserves.
Playgrounds: Parks are preserved and managed at every level of government, each with its own agenda and focus. State parks are often focused on recreation, such as fishing, camping, biking, etc., while National Parks are often more focused on resource protection as a priority (though visitor experience is in the NPS mandate). Photographers, painters, hikers, climbers, campers, and others enjoy these areas. Hunters enjoy National Parks, but since hunting is not permitted in them, they often express to me some level of disappointment that they can't kill the most magnificent buck in the park.
Tree-Huggers and Animal Rights Activists: Some people have overpowering empathy for the life of an animal or a tree, and wish to preserve them out of selflessness. However, the problem with fundamentalism is that nature is a dynamic environment that is constantly changing; the life of any one tree is rather inconsequential. However, protecting the habitat of threatened species is critical to maintaining the biodiversity and natural balance of the world.
While there are differences and conflicts between these groups, they all have a similar goal of conservation. The bigger question is how best to go about conserving land. Perhaps this is why there are so many federal agencies that manage conservation-oriented lands: The U.S. Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the National Park Service, and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to name a few. Each of these agencies has a different mandate. Plus, there are state, county, and city conservation groups, as well as non-profit groups committed to conservation buying and advocacy.
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What are two reasons conservation is worthwhile?
because
What are the reasons of failure of conservation of flora and fauna?
lack of awareness
What item is not a major problem in forest conservation?
The world has lost over half of its forests. The major issues in forest conservation are humans, atmosphere, and soil.
What is the stressed syllable in the word conservation?
In the word conservation, there is a minor stress on con, and a major stress on va.
Which is the major reason for conservation?
The major reason for conservation is to protect the ecosystem. Failure to protect the environment, it would lead to harsh living conditions making it hard to survive.
How do you use the conservation in a sentence?
Steve Irwin spent his career studying wildlife and fighting for wildlife conservation. A partial solution to the energy crisis lies in better energy conservation. The conservation of energy is a major part of Newton's Laws.
What is the major function of kidney during urine production?
water conservation
What items is not a major component of Social Security?
Civillian Conservation Corps (CCC) is not a major component of Social Security.
What moral and political reasons do the animals give numskull for stopping the slaughter?
The moral and political reasons that the animals give numskull for stopping the slaughter is conservation of the environment.
Select the item that is not a major problem in forest conservation?
Floods: Nova Net
What is major focus of conservation biology is?
Protect species from Extinction. Zack rose (;
What are the pros of conservation areas?
There are many reasons why conservation areas are important. They allow animals to experience life in the wild, without the threat of being killed by humans. Furthermore, conservation areas help endangered species by making sure they are not bothered or in danger.
