Re: Native vs non-native.... all theory thread DESIGN PRINCIPLES

["Ava Devenport" <essenheal@iname.com>]

On 08/29/00, "mangodance <bmn@iglou.com>" wrote:
Toby:
> > Most of this planet has been manipulated by
> > humans, and that needs to be kept in mind when we dream of "restoring" a
> > former flora.
> 
Mangodance:
> I'm not sure why you think we should keep
> in mind human manipulation when thinking about "restoration". 
> Why would this be appropriate?

Why would this NOT be appropriate?  Most restoration projects take place 
because of human interaction and manipulation, it would most definitely be 
appropriate to seek out solutions to problems that we have created keeping 
in mind what/why/how we created the problem in the first place.  Should we 
not learn from past mistakes?

Please notice I use 'restoration', not rehab, as you first need to restore 
something of the original which you took away before the whole can be 
rehabed.  You can't rehab a wetland that's been tiled, drained and 
cultivated as there is nothing left to rehab.  You must purchase first some 
of the wetland and prarie plants to begin restoration, to jump start the 
marsh, to hold the water, to rebuild the habitat, to bring back the 
wildlife, and on and on....

conserve, preserve, restore, cultivate, protect, reforest
Blessings, 
Ava