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Other factors in the rest of the world
Scientists, artists, writers, philosophers of nature — all have helped mould public
opinion, and have influenced views on nature and nature utilisation for centuries.
Their influence on nature protection associations and what we now call
environmental movements was significant as well. In England and the U.S.A.,
national nature protection associations were established by the 1860’s. The
Swedish Tourist Association and the Swedish Nature Protection Association
started as clubs for academics. As creators of public opinion, their role in the
criticism against common forestry practices has been significant since the early
1970’s.
Several discussions are included in the presentation. According to von Wright,
these allow the reader to make his or her own assessments of the causes and
motives behind certain events and occurrences, and to better evaluate the
discussions. Acknowledging the complexity of the effects of factors in the rest of
the world, Chapter 14 summarizes environmental issues, Chapter 15 silviculture,
and Chapter 16 sustainable forest management.
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