Preservation vs. Conservation (1 janv. 1880 – 1 janv. 1913)

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John Muir vs Gifford Pinchot
Preservation - (Muir) maintaining areas without human interference - protecting them from harm: inspired creation of the National Parks
- social construction of the term "wilderness"
- Also fueled opposition to logging of Redwoods
Conesrvation - (Pinchot) utilitarian ethic - wise use of natural resources - greatest good for the greatest number of people - maximum sustainable yield policies
- Heavily influenced the way U.S. government agencies managed resources
- Racism - Muir racist writings about indigenous peoples, Pinchot member of eugenics society

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