“We abuse land because we regard it as a commodity belonging to us. When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect.”
Quote by Aldo Leopold
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Aldo Leopold
Aldo Leopold was an American author, philosopher, conservationist, and environmentalist. He is best known for his book 'A Sand County Almanac', which is considered a foundational text in environmental ethics and wildlife management. Leopold was born on January 11, 1887, and passed away on April 21, 1948. more
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