What obligation do people have to repair the natural world? Humans have transformed environments and diminished non-human life in landscapes around the globe. In response, the movement to restore ecosystems, and reconfigure humans’ place in them, has emerged. In this presentation, we explore two concepts which are essential to restoration: biophilia - the innate tendency to focus on life, and topophilia - the love of place. Plus, we report on the emotions that surface while acting as agents of restoration and ask: why does restoring nature makes us feel so good?
