ScienceDaily (Nov. 16, 2012) — The number of
wolves at Isle Royale National Park has dipped to nine -- the lowest seen since
Michigan Technological University's wolf-moose predator-prey study began 54
years ago. What should be done if this furry icon of wilderness culture dies
out altogether?
Michigan
Tech researchers John Vucetich and Rolf Peterson and Michigan State University
environmental ethicist Michael Nelson are willing to tackle this controversial
subject.
The
issue is a prickly one because there is conflict among environmentalists and
ethicists about how we should -- or should not -- relate to nature and the
environment. Some say, "let nature take its course." Others believe
humans should work to maintain ecosystem health, and that may on some occasions
require intervention.
"The
appropriate approach is to acknowledge and understand all the values at stake,
and then develop a perspective or position that would least infringe upon that
set of values," say Vucetich, Peterson and Nelson.
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