Preserving Land

     We found an interesting article recently that talked about preservation of land and conservation of forests in the Dominican Republic.  In an effort to protect endangered species of birds, they are attempting to establish a biological preserve that can serve as a new home to these birds.  Preservationists are working with the government to acquire new land and allow natural reforestation.  Many private ventures are popping up that combine sustainable practices with other activities such as farming cacao and macadamia, or eco-tourism, and allow the re-growth of previously clear cut areas of the country. 
     They note that "It's much bigger than just this one little migratory songbird...If we protect it we automatically protect all the other elements of the flora and fauna, many of which are themselves under siege."  It is important to remember the cascade effect that is happening here. In the same way that we talk about the cascading events of bad things that get triggered when we are poor stewards of the earth, so also can we trigger a cascade of benefits when we start repairing the damage we have done.  Every action you take as a good steward of God's green Earth will have greater benefits than the action itself.  Start somewhere and take action.  Every act of stewardship is important.


Saving the Dominican Forest and an Elusive Songbird