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Classifying humans as invasive to particular regions is an interesting idea. I wonder how it would play out legally.
by maxwell 8y ago
Classifying humans as invasive to particular regions is an interesting idea. I wonder how it would play out legally.
- komali2 8y agoIn every government I'm aware of, humans have the most power of Right compared to any other animal, so my expectation is "thrown out of whatever court you choose." Then again some countries maintain Nature Preserves and National Parks. Hm.
- schiffern 8y ago> In every government I'm aware of, humans have the most power of Right compared to any other animal But is a human's "right" to destroy the ecosystem (eg clearing and erecting buildings) superior to the entire forest's "right" not to be killed? As a counterpoint, Equador has enshrined Rights of Nature into their Constitution,[1] and ecosystems themselves can be plaintiffs in environmental suits brought on their behalf[2]. [1] http://therightsofnature.org/ecuador-rights/ http://therightsofnature.org/ecuador-rights/ [2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzMpxG_he8k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzMpxG_he8k
- michaelmrose 8y agoA forest may be a valuable resource but we recognize its value in respect to us. Even when we recognize that a lot of value may be obtained by protecting it for its own sake we do so because we feel that we will ultimately benefit in the long run. Forests aren't individuals and talking about their rights is meaningless.
- SmellyGeekBoy 8y agoHumans only have rights because humans say we do.
- michaelmrose 8y agoExactly and forests can't demand rights they must at best be granted them by humans with an eye to how helping the ecosystem can ultimately help us too.