1. Sand County Almanac
The flora in his book don't stop at being an inanimate, they take on personalities and characteristics of their own. On page 29 Leopold writes about a species of Oak as if it had human characteristics. ... He then asks us to change our views on community to include soils, water, plants, and animals. ... Leopold gave us the groundwork to appreciate and enjoy the outdoors more fully, but to also take more seriously the responsibilities we have towards it as members of the community that doesn't just stop at Homo sapiens, but includes soil, water, plants, and animals. ...
- Word Count: 1305
- Approx Pages: 5
- Grade Level: High School