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Aldo Leopold’s philosophies on land ethic seem to go hand in hand with natural resource management. Natural resource management simply means the way in which our resources are obtained, and then dispersed in a highly efficient manner. Leopold’s land ethic refers to how the environment should be appreciated and respected in regards to its use.

Leopold emphasizes strongly the importance of land ethic because he believes the desire for it is just not there. For the average person land exists to satisfy their own needs. Whether it’s used for development, recreation, or simply ownership, it’s the same consensus; People do not serve the land, the land serves the people. It is due to this mentality that sets forth Aldo Leopold’s teachings and philosophies. He feels that if nothing is done the quality of land will eventually become degraded beyond repair. There is a great lack of knowledge about Ecology in public educational institutions. (Knight, A New Century 125)

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