Burn and Sow: The Ethical Implications of Ecological Restoration

Ecological restoration is quickly becoming a major approach to how humans interact with the natural world. Some view restoration as another land management technique on par with conservation and preservation. Others view it as a way to make reparations for our misdeeds and to reincorporate humans into the natural world. Ideas regarding restoration from key academics and restorationists are evaluated here. Their views have set the stage for the contemporary paradigm. Values that may be attributed to restoration and received from it are evaluated. I discuss my own reservations regarding potential problems with the product and practice of restoration. What is at stake regarding the involvement of people in restoration is examined, focusing on the different impacts volunteers and paid workers have on the value of the practice and outcome of the product.

Grantor dc:publisher

University of North Texas

Year dc:date

2005

Author dc:creator

• Mauritz, Elizabeth

Contributors dc:contributor

• Hargrove, Eugene C., 1944-
• Klaver, Irene
• Dickson, Kenneth L.

• Restoration ecology -- Moral and ethical aspects.
• conservation
• ecological restoration
• ethics
• value
• community involvement

Statement dc:rights

• Use restricted to UNT Community
• Copyright
• Mauritz, Elizabeth
• Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.

Language dc:language

English

Identifier

oclc: 68181465
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