Paula Whyman's book 'Bad Naturalist' chronicles her journey of learning to manage 200 acres of overgrown farmland in Virginia. Initially seeking a simpler, natural existence, she found that the land had begun to rewild itself after human intervention ceased. However, she realized that simply leaving nature alone was not enough; to restore balance, active management is necessary. The article highlights the significant decline of grasslands in the Southeast and emphasizes the importance of understanding ecological restoration in an era of environmental degradation.
"Once a place has been disturbed by humans, the only way to repair it is to keep disturbing it, but in the right way."
"The land didn't need me; it would rewild itself-right? Not exactly."
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