The New Conservation

By Herbert Reich

"A true conservationist is a man who knows that the world is not given by his fathers, but borrowed from his children." - Audubon

We can define conservation as managing natural resources in a planned manner. We can't say that conservation is only about economics, there is a lot more to it than that. It also includes passing the beautiful nature to the coming generation and also about preserving the lives of creatures that would become extinct if care is not taken to protect them.

It is very important to maintain a perfect balance among all living creatures for everyone's survival. Any specie can undergo problems and even reach the stages of getting extinct if there is poor land management or wildlife management. Everyone with little knowledge of ecology is aware that a domino effect is caused if such a situation arises. The food chains get disturbed, even the water resources get pollutes and the nutrients of soil get destroyed. The forests also start vanishing. The Americans realized the importance of conservation with the help of two books published in the year 1864. These books were really eye openers for many. They were the 'Walden' by Henry David Thoreau, dealing with the values of nature in nourishing a man's spirits. And 'Man And Nature' by George Perkins Marsh was geared towards letting people realize how they are harming their beautiful nature.

Almost 40 years later, Teddy Roosevelt's passion about conservation advanced the cause even further. It was during his term that the U.S. National Park System was enlarged and the U.S. Forest Service established. Another influential figure in conservation at that time was John Muir, founder of the Sierra Club. He accompanied Roosevelt on a trip to Yosemite in 1903 - a trip that helped convince Roosevelt of the need to protect lands like this through federal control and management.

Conservation is not only a concern in this country. Protected areas in other parts of the world - where over three-fourths of the world's species live - have very little protection from development, along with poor management. The key to survival in these areas, according to leading conservationist Dr. Kenton Miller, is bringing in more park rangers. "The future of our ecosystem services and our heritage depends upon park rangers," says Miller. "They work on the front line with scientists, visitors, and members of local communities."

In an effort to resolve the shortage of park rangers worldwide, Adopt A Ranger helps finance the salaries of park rangers for management of national parks, nature reserves and protected areas. This organization believes the shortage of rangers is the single limiting factor in effectively protecting nature in 75% of the world. This organization and others like it are gaining public awareness and support in many countries.

The involvement of renowned people of America like John Muir and Teddy Roosevelt and the efforts of organizations like National Audubon Society and Sierra Club in protecting and preserving nature has made it possible for such awareness to reach the general public too. More and more people are now choosing the career involving conservation of our earth's resources and species. Besides becoming a park ranger, this career has many other fields to offer to students like horticulture aide, wildlife handler, forestry technician, marine life aquarium worker, conservation educator, zoological society specialist and museum specialist.

Ashworth College is one of the best colleges providing training in this field. The course comprises of 15 wide-ranging lessons on various topics like Wildlife Extinction, Water Pollution, The Nature Of Soils, and Feeding A Hungry Planet. After joining this course you get many other important objects besides the study material. You will get an illustrated course book along with a compass, a time management guide, tutorial assistance and a Swiss-design Army knife. You can also take online help whenever you desire. Take this course and see your future getting brighter. You will also feel wonderful in playing a role in conserving your beautiful planet.

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