Chesley Bonestell, “The Exploration of Mars” (1953), oil on board, 143/8 x 28 inches, gift of William Estler, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. Reproduced courtesy of Bonestell LLC.

Rethinking Conservation

March 22, 2015

The successful spread of invasive species, such as the migration of coyotes from the wild into urbanized areas, is driving some conservationists to rethink their science and strategies, according to a report in Salon. Journalist Keith Kloor has taken a broader look in Issues at this emerging controversy in conservation circles about whether human activity is an integral lpart of nature or a force from which nature must be protected.