Nature's Operating Instructions

With all the ecological problems we now realize we are facing, many people wonder what has happened to our natural landscape. Now we must try to restore our environment but where do we begin and how heavy of a helping hand does nature need? Completely letting some natural systems go wild, with the idea nature would replenish our resources, could be disastrous to both humans and our surroundings. For example, in order to save our forests we have created national preserves that neglect the importance of biodiversity in old growth forests. Instead of understanding the ecological science behind environmental problems, quick political fixes have been used, often exasperating the problems or causing sub sequential problems. Diversity is important in order for a ecosystem to survive, many plants and animals rely entirely on one another, and a understanding of this is necessary for any ecological solution. Our agricultural practices have evolved for 10,000 years along with our natural surroundings, and our ability to perpetuate vital species of plants for food relies on healthy cultural and enviromental practices. Moving away from the natural order towards a technologically sustained forced environment causes strains on normal operations which could ultimately destroy the preexisting system