Rewilding: Preservation and Restoration of Nature
Rewilding refers to the expansive preservation of flora and fauna, geared towards restoration and protection of non-artificial resources, as well as the processes and reserves of nature through linking such areas by food chains, characterized by the reintroduction of apex predators. It is a phenomenon that seeks to utilize the existence or injection of crucial organisms into the ecosystem because these microorganisms rejuvenate multiple bodies that would otherwise fall off the ecosystem because of current environments facing them out (Navarro & Pereira, 2015).
The Importance of Predators in Rewilding
In his book ‘Desert Solitaire', Abbey asserts that predators are the most important organisms to use in rewilding. The introduction of conservation of this means that naturally all populations control each other and attain a balance in the wilderness characterized by minimal extinction or endangerment of species.
The Juniper Tree: Symbolizing Hope and Fulfillment
Abbey mentions the juniper tree in his book in the context of hope and fulfillment. His analysis of nature and how to revive it involves the introduction or boost of keystone species. Thus, he hopes that the death that these species bring into the ecology will give a chance for a new dawn. He notes that if his decomposing carcass will be brought forth life to the roots of his juniper tree or the wings of a vulture, then it is eternally worth it in his opinion to have undertaken rewilding and its consequences. The theme in the context of the juniper tree involves sacrifice from humanity to take a step in initiating change in the wilderness and letting it integrate. The result thereof may be harmful to the animals and plants lower in the ecological hierarchy, and that is where the sacrifice comes in, including humanity, but for the greater good. Conclusively, Abbey depicts his hope to do whatever it takes to boost rewilding as he sees it as a way that will eventually benefit the experiences of civilization.
References
Navarro, L. M., " Pereira, H. M. (2015). Rewilding abandoned landscapes in Europe. In Rewilding European Landscapes. New York: Springer, Cham
