Living systems are complex, thus tampering with them calls for great care. The “first, do no harm” principle should be paramount. Through chain reactions and unexpected interactions, widespread and sometimes catastrophic effects can occur. Field studies are absolutely essential to understanding nature and of increasing importance as human impacts escalate. In this chapter you will learn about implementing a nature-centered educational program. This sample chapter also includes the Table of Contents, Introduction, and Index.

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Type Book ChapterPub Date 2/28/2012Stock # PB318X_2

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