"Conservation of the People" Summary

Conservationists are trying new and more creative ways to persuade people to help perserve the environment and biodiversity because previous motives have become somewhat obsolete. Now people are being told to help the planet, not for its sake, but for our own. Afterall, humans take EVERYTHING that we need to survive from the planet, and without biodiversity, we would have to live without quite a few products. Residents of areas near perserves, parks, or "Hot Spots" (places that are rich with particularly rare organisms) are feeling like nature is being favored over them. This new plan will help to ease their minds, because it makes them think that it's all for the greater good of humanity, the planet, etc. Also, rare organisms (such as those in hot spots) will be targeted more for protection and preservation, rather than more common "cute," "pleasant," or "popular" animals, though those will still be taken care of. This system is not only being used to help save the planet, but also to help the average American better understand and relate to the importance of biodiversity, not to mention keep him content.