Roadkill and Road Effects
I found this while I was sitting here browsing various websites in search for information backing my English essay that I am in the process of brainstorming for. So. You like roadkill? Like having comfy roads to travel? Sure it might be convinient for people. But does anyone ever consider what really happens on the overall ecological level? This particular article is lengthy. But if you are going to take the time to click on the link, then read the whole thing.
I have. And I must say, it's shocking and disgusting when you think about it. Like I said, read it all. You'll be glad you took the time to.
http://www.eco-action.org/dt/roads.html
"The most insidious of all effects of roads is the access they provide to humans and their tools of destruction. Let's face it, the vast majority of humans do not know how to behave in natural environments. Fearful of experiencing Nature on its own terms, they bring along their chainsaws, ATVs, guns, dogs and ghetto blasters. They harrass virtually every creature they meet, and leave their mark on every place they visit. The more inaccessible we can keep our remaining wild areas to these cretins, the safer and healthier these areas will be. Those humans who respect the land are willing to walk long distances. If this is an "elitist" attitude, so be it; the health of the land demands restrictions on human access and behaviour."
- The above is one of my favorite passages from this article. Well said Dr. Noss.
I have. And I must say, it's shocking and disgusting when you think about it. Like I said, read it all. You'll be glad you took the time to.
http://www.eco-action.org/dt/roads.html
"The most insidious of all effects of roads is the access they provide to humans and their tools of destruction. Let's face it, the vast majority of humans do not know how to behave in natural environments. Fearful of experiencing Nature on its own terms, they bring along their chainsaws, ATVs, guns, dogs and ghetto blasters. They harrass virtually every creature they meet, and leave their mark on every place they visit. The more inaccessible we can keep our remaining wild areas to these cretins, the safer and healthier these areas will be. Those humans who respect the land are willing to walk long distances. If this is an "elitist" attitude, so be it; the health of the land demands restrictions on human access and behaviour."
- The above is one of my favorite passages from this article. Well said Dr. Noss.