Is Outdoor Observation Still Relevant for Nature Conservation?

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Nature Conservation Needs More Observers

Ben Kilham argues that simple observations are still an important component of conservation science.  Everyone can learn to recognize birds and butterflies and note when and where they’re seen.  This is the argument I made in the Arizona Wildlife Notebook.  The notebook gives Arizona residents and visitors a practical tool for recording animal sightings.

As conservation science increasingly draws from sophisticated models and genomics, does natural history still have relevance? Benjamin Kilham, a dyslexic who has made significant contributions to bear research, builds a powerful case for field observation in his book, “Out on a Limb.”

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4 thoughts on “Is Outdoor Observation Still Relevant for Nature Conservation?”

  1. The failure to see relevancy is rampant. Even among life scientists, ecologists criticize systematists for devoting time to single species or species groups instead of seeking grand generalities.

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