A proof of concept. It's not beyond our ability to do this sort of thing. There are probably a ton of other species that would be a better fit for us, but if we're talking mammoths then it would be more for those ecosystems that miss them than for us. I think we'd have to qualify the idea that the gardens of those later cultures were stable. They were as stable as any other garden - in that they persist as long as the gardener keeps at it. They're not doing great at present.
I'll move along from mammoths (under protest, lol!)....because I think that the same questions arise when we talk about the introduction or reintroduction of beavers. They're also habitat creators. They have profound effects on the ecology of wherever they're at. Beneficial for the environment, but..sometimes, not for us. We did a number on them to, and like other keystones and habitat creators we find that it's pretty difficult to recreate or preserve or establish natural habitat without them. We could say that they've had their shot. That we should try to preserve what's left rather than what nature has selected for extinction - and even knowing that they would be beneficial to that goal, elect not to restore those populations and environments. Maybe find some other species that fits the task. Or, ofc, we could do it ourselves, like the gardeners..at least until we're gone or lose interest.
Ultimately, I think that any genuine plan to repair any of the damage we've done for the sake of repair, or even for the sake of saving ourselves..is going to end up meaning that we have to make alot of tough decisions. Do things that will be difficult to sell. Like relocating people or entire communities because of flood risks, for example.
I'll move along from mammoths (under protest, lol!)....because I think that the same questions arise when we talk about the introduction or reintroduction of beavers. They're also habitat creators. They have profound effects on the ecology of wherever they're at. Beneficial for the environment, but..sometimes, not for us. We did a number on them to, and like other keystones and habitat creators we find that it's pretty difficult to recreate or preserve or establish natural habitat without them. We could say that they've had their shot. That we should try to preserve what's left rather than what nature has selected for extinction - and even knowing that they would be beneficial to that goal, elect not to restore those populations and environments. Maybe find some other species that fits the task. Or, ofc, we could do it ourselves, like the gardeners..at least until we're gone or lose interest.
Ultimately, I think that any genuine plan to repair any of the damage we've done for the sake of repair, or even for the sake of saving ourselves..is going to end up meaning that we have to make alot of tough decisions. Do things that will be difficult to sell. Like relocating people or entire communities because of flood risks, for example.
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