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Introduction

The natural wold includes the
biotic (plants, fungi, animals, and 1
microbes) as well as the abiotic
(air, water, soil, etc.) components
existing in nature. The presence and
interactions between and among the
biotic and abiotic components shape
the natural world which may be
partitioned into a variety of habitats
and ecosystems. Both the biotic
and abiotic components, hence the
natural world, may change over time
due to changes to the habitats.
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“Human beings are part of, not separate from
the natural world. Human survival and mental
health and personal fulfilment historically
depended upon establishing a wholesome
relationship with natural world.”
Kilroy J. Oldster, Dead Toad Scrolls

“If humans hope to achieve a more
harmonious relationship with the natural world,
we will have to see it in full: breath taking, dirty,
and inspiring, and annoying all at the same
time.” 1 Painted Jezebel Delias
Nathanael Johnson, Unseen City: The Majesty 2 hyperate
of Pigeons, the Discreet Charm of Snails & 2 Bee (Sunda Blue-
Other Wonders of the Urban Wilderness banded Digger
Amegilla andrewsi)
and ants feeding on
“The ability of great naturalists to intimately nectar of Morinda
describe the macro and microcosms of our citrifolia (Noni)
world teaches us that, if we open our senses,
inspiration lies everywhere in the natural
world.”
Katherine Keith “

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