a journal of reflective environmental practice
Published in 2006 Celebration renews the human spirit and gives us the hope to proceed with our work. Ceremony not only marks joyful occasions, but also helps us to heal after pain and loss. In facing the many challenges of environmental practice, we thus…
Published in 2005 Environmental practice is a risky business. Every day, we make personal and professional decisions predicated on assessments of risk to the planet and to ourselves. We risk our resources, our reputations, our own welfare, and the welfare of other…
Published in 2004 The ability to persevere over the long run, to ride out or overcome myriad challenges, requires the special capacity of resilience. Resilience is an evolutionary response to the dynamic character of ecosystems. It is a necessary element for the…
Published in 2003 People with environmental concerns experience expressions of greed everywhere, in nature as well as in human actions. What is greed, and what is its source? Greed can be viewed as a requirement for evolutionary success, but it can also…
Published in 2002 What does it mean to live a life of surplus amidst a world of scarcity, or a life of scarcity amidst the unfathomable worlds of surplus? At the heart of most environmental controversies, the relationship between scarcity and surplus…
Published in 2001 Play implies a surrendering to the senses. Rachel Carson’s A Sense of Wonder reminds us that the time spent outdoors with the mind of a child is the most important kind of work. John Muir found inspiration to continue…
Published in 2000 As environmental professionals, we carry the legacy of thinkers, activists, and communities who have gone before, and our own actions inform a legacy for those who follow. In a culture where intergenerational dialogue is rare, what constitutes a passing-on…
Published in 1999 Many of us feel the need to belong to a place—our own corner of the world where we can put down roots and feel a sense of purpose and responsibility. But often, circumstances prevent us from living or working…
Published in 1998 Some of our most extraordinary learning opportunities occur when we become involved with people or groups unlike ourselves. Such experiences can be the foundation for interesting political and professional arrangements—forming unusual relationships in order to achieve a common goal….
Published in 1997 The 1996 issue of Whole Terrain is seeking to identify and celebrate individuals whose scientific research in the environmental field has given rise to political activism, a sense of place and renewed citizenship, a deep emotional connection to their…
