| The overriding goal of all Redtail programs is and has always been to help people see nature as an extension to one's self. We humans are imbedded in nature. There is no other way. What we do to nature we do to ourselves. When we understand and respect the natural world, we understand and respect something about ourselves and our lives become enhanced along with and within the natural world. In accordance with the deep ecology philosophy, we view our relationship with nature as one of equity, not dominance. This persectice cannot be tought, it must be experienced. At Redtail we provide the opportunity for people to come into relationship with living beings other than human. We provide the opportunity. Nature does the work. Redtail has often been referred to as a working model of deep ecology. The following acticles futher articulate or are in keeping with the Redtail philosophy. A Manifesto for Earth - Ted Mosquin
Redefining Woodlots - Billy MacDonald / David Orton
Return to Rural Community Living - Billy MacDonald
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