Aldo Leopold
1887 - 1948
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Biography
Aldo Leopold was an American author, scientist, ecologist, forester, and environmentalist. He is best known for his book 'A Sand County Almanac,' which has had a lasting impact on the environmental conservation movement. Leopold was influential in the development of modern environmental ethics and the idea of land conservation for future generations. His work focused on the importance of preserving biodiversity and understanding the interconnectedness of all living things.
Famous Quotes (5)
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We abuse land because we regard it as a commodity belonging to us. When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect.
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A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability, and beauty of the biotic community. It is wrong when it tends otherwise.
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Conservation is a state of harmony between men and land.
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When we see wild land not as the enemy but as a mysterious other, we are no longer in a position to destroy it.
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Examine each question in terms of what is ethically and aesthetically right, as well as what is economically expedient.