Conservation as an investment.

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Conservation of wild things and wild places is a function of collaboration and intentional effort. To conceive of what the future holds can lead one to foresee arising issues. Observation and utilization of this ability may prevent the elimination and degradation of our native landscapes. This however, requires deliberate thought and action. if we wish to conserve our idealized natural places and restore our native ecosystems a concrete vision of the future is needed. To maintain these destinations and encourage others to observe, utilize, and experience them we must think of conservation as an investment and not an impediment to progress or economic prosperity.

-Randy Haviland
2018-08-25