For anyone interested in “going green” and environmental conservation, “A Sand County Almanac” by Aldo Leopold is a must read. This revolutionary text published in 1949 in large started the conservation movement. In an era where society viewed land as having nothing more than economic value, Leopold created appreciation for nature and all of its inhabitants. However, if you are looking for an easy read this book might not be for you, because at points the reader must read extremely closely to follow what Leopold was arguing. Although this book may force you to think a little more than other texts it is always interesting. Leopold combined groundbreaking philosophy with many close observations of American nature, appealing to his readers to conserve, appreciate and love the land on which they lived. Leopold gave countless specific examples of how humans were damaging the world around them through processes like irresponsible farming and harmful tourism in wilderness areas. Society’s immense interest in preserving what’s left of our wilderness areas can be partly traced back to the work of Leopold in writing “A Sand County Almanac.” By reading this book you will gain immense insight into the beginnings of environmentalism, and perhaps Leopold’s ideas will persuade you to join in the efforts to protect our world’s natural areas!
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