
The Good, the Wild, and the Native: An Ethical Evaluation of Ecological Restoration, Native Landscaping, and the 'Wild Ones' of Wisconsin
Ecological restoration and native landscaping are increasing, particularly in the American Midwest, where they form part of the area's history and culture of conservation. But practitioners rarely pause to ask philosophical questions related to categories of native and invasive or human
control and harmony with nature. This article brings philosophy into conversation with practice, using members of Wild Ones Native Landscaping, a non-profit headquartered in Neenah, WI, as a case study. Philosophers and ethicists who are studying Ecological Restoration and Native Landscaping
can learn valuable lessons - in practicality, aesthetics and flexibility - from practitioners such as the Wild Ones.
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Keywords: Aldo Leopold; American Midwest; ecological restoration; invasive species; native species
Document Type: Research Article
Publication date: October 1, 2020
This article was made available online on May 14, 2020 as a Fast Track article with title: "The Good, the Wild, and the Native: An Ethical Evaluation of Ecological Restoration, Native Landscaping, and the ‘Wild Ones’ of Wisconsin".
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