Nature conservation in an era of indifference

Abstract

A pre-condition for successful nature conservation projects is the presence of committed individuals, largely from the volunteer sector. As environmental and conservation issues multiply , thought must be given to growth of the conservation sector in society. An informal survey of conservationists and their formative experiences suggests that traditional school and park nature programming do not meet the criteria for formative experiences. A series of fundamental social changes is required before growth in the conservationist sector becomes a reality.