ife and make ours, and the natural world’s one. Maybe this could one day be possible by creating a world where large tracts of wilderness would be protected. Where wild things would thrive and be honored in many other places as well: in rural wood lots, in wetlands, in restored prairies, even in urban parks. This would enable us to be reminded, regularly and in the most ordinary ways, of the larger community to which we belong and on which our own lives depend.This essay moved me in its ability to capture and open my mind as to how idiotic humans can be just for comfort and convenience. Leopold writes so effectively of the value of protecting wild land and the creatures that inhabit it, including people. It’s almost as if this essay is a plea to preserve the world’s last remnants, because we have already lost so much. Why does he feel such a need for preservation? , I asked myself. I came to realize that because of his influential effect on the environment movement, Leopold had to be in love with the aesthetic and spiritual aspects of what nature can give to those who are willing to receive. I understand this completely because I too am in love whole-heartedly with wilderness and believe that these are the places that have touched me most deeply. To “think” like a mountain, you need to consider a different perspective than normal. You have to be mature, think objectively, consider others before yourself, and most importantly, you are obligated to think about the future. The natural world is an entity, with a pulse that reverberates through all living organisms. By taking away one aspect of the mountain terrain, you may be wiping out a possible necessity for the environment to survive. This is what he defines as the hidden meaning behind the howl of the wolf. Humans need to open their eyes and realize that there is a meaning and place for everything that is natural in the wild. Leopold summa...
