For the Earth: A philosopher reflects on forests and beauty

Monday, March 18, 2013

A philosopher reflects on forests and beauty

"We must include beauty as a reason for preserving mature forest lands...." Indeed. Thank you, philosopher Will Pomeroy for a mention of the Old-Growth Forest Network in Art Times. See page 13.
http://www.arttimesjournal.com/pdfs/ART_TIMES_Jan_Feb_13.pdf

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