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Seawitchartist

But that it is what is interesting about conservation. That there were conservation of species but not for the reasons we have today. It was economical reason and fortunately that brough the benefice on some species.

I found this biblio, maybe it could be useful.


Journal/Source Name: Scientific American
Journal Citation: v267 n1 p42-47 Jul 1992
Origins of Western Environmentalism.
Authors: Grove, Richard H.

Summary
Traces Western conservationism from it roots in colonial exploitation during the mideighteenth century when scientists employed by trading companies voiced concern over large-scale ecological changes. Indicates that our contemporary understanding of the threat to the global environment is a reassertion of ideas that reached maturity over a century ago.