Jane Goodall and others

Jane Goodall's writing provided me with hope for those parts of nature that have been destroyed. She provided many examples of successful restoring of places of the world that were once eroded.

"It is living proof that the rehabilitation of a man-made wasteland is not only possible, but can be accomplished with sound organic principles" (Goodall, Hudson, Maynard 163).

The above quote is referring to the change of what was once a wasteland to now a fresh forest and grassland. The person who had taken on the task mentioned that it was a tough one, as there weren't any plants growing even in the oldest parts of the land. However, today the place is a habitat for many endangered species. It is also a place that is used to teach people of Kenya about the environment. Lastly, it is mentioned that nature provided the way for this endeavor to succeed.

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"I carry it around the world, for it symbolizes both the indomitable human spirit and the resilience of nature if given a helping hand" (Goodall, Hudson, Maynard 164). 

The writer of the above quote is referring to a laminated leaf that Paul Rokich had sent him from one of the first trees Paul planted at the Oquirrh Mountains. As a little boy Paul had told his father, as they both stared up at the mountains located in Utah, that he would replant trees on the then destroyed land.That land is now restored. 

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"she 'squealed so loudly that Jonathan heard the sound even though we were both underwater!'" (Goodall, Hudson, Maynard 167).

Coho fish became endangered in 1994. From then on conservation partners began working to protect the coho fish. Their labor paid off as Jennifer Carah ended up excitedly spotting a coho fish while snorkeling. This is an exciting story that gives me hope for the future restoration of endangered species. Below is a picture of a Coho Salmon! 

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"We could, with major changes in the way most people live today, survive without oil. But we could not survive without water" (Goodall, Hudson, Maynard 167).

Ismail Seregeldin said that the wars of our century will be fought over water and not oil. He also makes the great point that we can survive without oil, but not without water. However, the good news is that the threat of water shortage has been acknowledged. I hope we can continue to work towards saving the water supply. 

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