The natural areas movement

Publication Type:

Magazine Article

Authors:

Noss, Reed

Source:

Earth First! Journal, Earth First!, Issue February 2, 1988, p.25-26 (1988)

Call Number:

U88NOS01IDUS

Abstract:

In an inspiring 1983 article in The Natural Areas Journal, George Fell of the Natural Land Institute described what he called "the natural areas movement." Fell was correct in using the term 'movement.' The people who work professionally for the protection of natural areas were drawn together by a common realization that traditional parks and recreation programs were not saving the most important remnants of natural diversity. The movement began in the Midwest, and remains centered there, because this is the region of the US with the smallest amount of natural area remaining.