OK everyone let's keep this conversation civil.
OK everyone let's keep this conversation civil.
I think sometimes it's forgotten that excessive Human impact on the land is no less a part of nature than deer over-browsing a forest. We are not removed from the equation. We are part of it. If a massive herd of Buffalo found a lush ravine and squatted for longer than normal trampling the ground and over-browsing it, just prior to a 100yr storm where 15" of rain is dumped in a one week period, as nature can and does produce. The result would be massive erosion, mudslides, flooding....and a dramatic change on the face of the land. Yes, we are capable of having a much greater impact. And yes we have the capacity to know better. But we are part of nature. Our impact leaves a land no less "pristine" than any other force of nature. What do you think that village of prairie dogs thought after that endless herd of Buffalo came rolling in and stopped on their section of prairie? I bet they looked at each other and said "Well Harold, there goes the last of the pristine grassland we have!" Just Sayin'.
Great observation Ralph. Very insightful as usual.
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