I'm for conservation, but it's mostly a con. That's the trouble. It's sentimental. Buy an elephant a drink, a lion an acre.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
To those who have always wondered how they might best serve the wider world, wildlife conservation is, at its core, one of the purest forms of giving.
I want my children and my grandchildren to live in a world with clean air, pure drinking water, and an abundance of wildlife, so I've chosen to dedicate my life to wildlife conservation so I can make the world just a little bit better.
People are not going to care about animal conservation unless they think that animals are worthwhile.
I believe sustainable use is the greatest propaganda in wildlife conservation at the moment.
Conservation is important... water comes at a cost.
A lot of money could be saved if we ate urban wildlife.
Unless we practice conservation, those who come after us will have to pay the price of misery, degradation, and failure for the progress and prosperity of our day.
There is something basic about protecting land by taking it off the market. People should be able to enjoy where they live while at the same time protect the plants and animals around them.
As one who has often felt this need, and who has found refreshment in wild places, I attest to the recreational value of wilderness.
There's money to be made by driving a species extinct.