As a mostly urban civilization we are completely detached from wild nature. The little stretches of greenery in cities require constant maintenance. We want the grass to be this tall, the trees in this order and the flowers in this color. Untouched nature has become something for adventurous travelers. Yet to experience the freedom and primordial beauty of 'raw' nature, one has to spend half a day in a cramped airplane seat. And it's precisely this eco-tourism that is also threatening the livelihood of ecosystems.
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