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In 2009, Gregory Simon and Peter Alagona argued that there should be a move beyond Leave No Trace, and that the ethic "disguises much about human relationships with non-human nature" by making it seem that parks and wilderness areas are "pristine nature" which "erases their human histories, and prevents people from understanding how these ...
the (speculative) pristine state of earth and its ecosystems in prehistory; the economical, social, and ecological state of things in previously so-called "primitives" or indigenous cultures; Natural State could refer to the following: The original name for the novel Masters of Evolution; The state nickname for the U.S. state of Arkansas
Traditional conservation is based on "reservation and restoration"; reservation meaning setting pristine lands aside for the sole purpose of maintaining biodiversity, and restoration meaning returning human impacted ecosystems to their natural state.
Pristine, meaning unsullied, or unmodified from a natural state, may also refer to: Pristine (band), Norwegian blues rock band; Pristine (company), software company;
It has also come to mean the 'pristine awareness' that is the fundamental ground itself. [4] Erik Pema Kunsang translates a text which provides basic definitions of rigpa and ma rigpa in a Dzogchen context: Unknowing (marigpa) is not knowing the nature of mind. Knowing (rigpa) is the knowing of the original wakefulness that is personal ...
Ecotourism activities are, in and of themselves, issues in environmental impact because they may disturb fauna and flora. Ecotourists believe that because they are only taking pictures and leaving footprints, they keep ecotourism sites pristine, but even harmless-sounding activities such as nature hikes can be ecologically destructive.
While nature is around, it’s the luxurious wineries, cozy B&Bs, and slow-paced ambiance that really make Napa a serene escape. ... this park is the definition of relaxation. Throw in some fresh ...
The site is an excellent example of a pristine coral reef with a spectacular 100-m perpendicular wall, extensive lagoons and two coral islands. [3] In 1999, Ramsar listed Tubbataha as one of the wetlands of international importance. [4] In 2008, the reef was nominated at New7Wonders of Nature. [5]