Thinking about a future conservation agenda

Abstract

We do indeed stand on the shoulders of conservation giants. Whether that is H.H. Bennett, Rachel Carlson, or Aldo Leopold among others, they have shaped our conservation agenda. Yet, I am sure these conservation pioneers would agree that we should not worship them, but try to emulate their conservation contributions in our own way at a scale commensurate with our positions. Acting like a conservationist should trump honoring a conservationist. Simply following in their footsteps down the same path does little for conservation as the challenges of today are very different than the challenges of yesteryear.