Embrace the Past to Navigate an Uncertain Future

Reflecting on the natural changes over 13,000 years highlights a loss of biodiversity and a shifting environmental baseline that affects current perceptions of nature. As awareness of this decline grows, it becomes essential to prepare for a future characterized by increased aridity and extreme weather patterns. The anticipated necessity for ecological management, including selective culling of oversized species, underscores the proactive strategies needed to adapt to these impending changes. Recognizing both historical and future environmental shifts is crucial for informed decision-making in preserving ecological integrity.