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AWARENESS OF THE CAUSE

Protecting the natural environment is a necessity and a responsibility of society. We must make sure that our natural world is shielded from the damage caused by human activity. It is only relatively recently that we began to understand the fragility of our natural world and the importance of its protection. For those wishing to embark on a career in protecting the environment, they will be participating in creating a cleaner and brighter future for generations to come.

“One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between man and nature shall not be broken.” – Leo Tolstoy

“Like music and art, love of nature is a common language that can transcend political or social

boundaries.” – Jimmy Carter

“A nation that destroys its soils destroys itself. Forests are the lungs of our land, purifying the air and giving fresh strength to our people.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt

“The earth will not continue to offer its harvest, except with faithful stewardship.” – John Paul II

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