Patrick Chou Week 6: Protecting America's Natural Beauty
The towering trees, the vast mountain ranges, the graceful flight of birds, and the sound of river flow. These are all items that we associate with national parks, but what makes these parks so precious and what makes them shielded from the encroachments of human development?
Okay, so let's run it back, Theodore Roosevelt serves as an important figure in the story of America's conservation efforts. He played a vital role in the protection of the nations' natural resources and helped drive the development of the United States Forest Service, the agency in charge of maintain the national parks and managing the diversity of the wildlands. During his tenure he made and undeniable mark on the nations-;-'s conservation history by the establishment of 5 national parks, 18 national monuments, and 150 national forests.
His dedication to the conservation stemmed and grew from his love of the natural beauty and would often be seen outdoors. His goal was to preserve the beauty for the future generations. In which one of his most enduring contributions the Antiques Act of 1906 helps serve to protect iconic landscapes such as the Grand Canyon, Devils Tower and the Muir Woods. His leadership help pave the way to the conversation movement in the United States. Thie served as a vital tool for protecting the iconic landscapes and the preservation of these national treasures.
His advocacy was seen in action in the White House Conference on Conservational 1908, in which he brought together experts and activists to discuss the issues. The result was the shaping of the nation's conservation policies and encouraged further efforts to safeguard the natural beauties.
One example of Roosevelt's work in a local scope is the King's Canyon in Sequia National Park. This park is often tied long to President Roosevelt's work as the park was under danger from logging and resource extraction. However due to the U.S congress under the preservation acts, the boundaries were limited and protected. However, the Roosevelt's presidency expanded the borders of the park thus extending the protection. Without acts written by Roosevelt, Antiques Act in 1906, many of the parks we enjoy would have been exploited. With the passion of Roosevelt had, he played a vital role in securing the experience to future generations.
Hi Patrick! First of all, I really liked the imagery you used at the beginning of your blog. The use of “towering” to describe the trees, “vast” to describe mountain ranges, and “grace” to describe the flight of birds highlights the national parks with a sense of grandeur. This reflects the majesty that many people all hold the beauty of nature to and I think you captured this very well. I like how you started with this as a hook before going back to explain how Roosevelt protected the natural resources of the US. I know many people learned about Roosevelt’s contributions before but I feel like he is still underappreciated. I like you you ended with how Roosevelt “played a vital role in securing the experience to future generations” to emphasize the true importance of all his contributions.
ReplyDeleteHi Patrick! I think your blog on the significance of national parks and the large role played by Theodore Roosevelt in their conservation is both informative and passionate. The description of the natural beauty found within these parks vividly captures the essence of what makes them so precious to us all. I completely agree with the admiration for Theodore Roosevelt’s dedication to conservation. I’m a person who likes to be outdoors, and go hiking in national and state parks, so his vision for preserving these natural wonders for the next generations is relatable. He further had a large impact on America’s environmental legacy. The example you gave about King's Canyon in Sequoia National Park effectively illustrates the tangible impact of Roosevelt's policies. Once he increased the boundaries of the park, he safeguarded it from further potential exploitation to treasure the beauty of the environment. His determination and dedication to the environment is truly commendable. Through your blog, I was able to deepen my appreciation and love for national parks, and the key individuals such as Theodore Roosevelt who keep their preservation.
ReplyDeleteHi Patrick! Prior to reading your blog, I had general knowledge that President Roosevelt had a passion for the outdoors and made efforts to preserve nature through national parks from things like Night at the Museum and other general forms of media, but I never knew the extent to which his role actually was in the creation and preservation of national parks. Using him as a means to talk about national parks was a smart choice because not only did it allow you to put a popular name next to the topic you're talking about, but it also allows you to cover areas of the topic that would have been harder to include without him. The blog was very insightful into his contributions and I genuinely learned a thing or two from it. Great job!
ReplyDeleteHi Patrick! I really enjoyed how you begin with descriptive imagery that associates with the beauty of national parks. You also effectively convey a focus on an impactful leader who served to conserve these lands with the use of a passionate tone. Conserving national parks is vital to preserving nature and spreading awareness on the many ecosystems that have a home on the planet. Your post makes me feel excited to go for a hike and reminds me of the many adventures I went on to the national park Coyote Hills. I remember how I was admired by the greenery and astonishing creatures hiding beneath the tall grassy weeds. I would definitely recommend connecting how Theodore Roosevelt used language in protecting America’s natural beauty. Overall, your blog effectively exemplifies the achievements Theodore Roosevelt made in conserving national parks and reminds the reader about the eye-catching and breathtaking views that parks offer.
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