You can do the best science in the world but unless emotion is involved it's not really very relevant. Conservation is based on emotion. It comes from the heart and one should never forget that.
George SchallerRead
A large animal needs a large area. If you protect that area, you're also protecting thousands of other plants and animals. You're saving all these species that future generations will want - you're saving the world for your children and your children's children. . . . The destruction of species is final. If you lose a species, you lose the genes, you lose all the potential drugs and potential foods that could be useful to the next generations. The ecosystems will not function as they have.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Protecting large habitats is essential for preserving biodiversity and future resources.
This quote emphasizes the importance of conserving large ecosystems not only for the survival of various species but also for the future benefits that such biodiversity can bring to mankind. By safeguarding these areas, we ensure that future generations inherit a rich and diverse natural world, which is vital for potential discoveries in medicine and sustainable food sources, while also maintaining the balance of nature.
Themes
BiodiversityConservationEcosystemFuture GenerationsHabitat
In practice
Example use cases
During a climate change awareness event, to highlight the importance of protecting large ecosystems.
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