Eugene Odum quotes

Eugene Odum was an American ecologist widely regarded as a founder of modern ecosystem ecology. His pioneering research emphasized the importance of studying ecological systems as integrated wholes. He played a crucial role in shaping the field of ecology and promoting environmental education. Here are 2 of his quotes:

We are able to breathe, drink, and eat in comfort because millions of organisms and hundreds of processes are operating to maintain a liveable environment, but we tend to take nature's services for granted because we don't pay money for most of them. (Eugene Odum)
The fate of the soil system depends on society's willingness to intervene in the market place, and to forego some of the short-term benefits that accrue from 'mining' the soil so that soil quality and fertility can be maintained over the longer term. View quote
Eugene Odum

Eugene Odum

Occupation: Ecologist
Born: September 17, 1913
Died: August 10, 2002
Quotes count: 2
Wikipedia: Eugene Odum

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