Ghostlimb - Biota текст песни

Of wasted efforts that counter process
rethink what "safe" means
because I don't believe it
for a moment
the cost is profound
the cost is rotten
no potential for coexistence
for a new structure with given current guidelines of belief
that constrain us
dictate separation
where all species' links get swept away unrecognized
and greater impacts
question our efforts
in light of facts that disagree

Context:
Biota
In fields relating to land use planning, conservation and ecology, there are frequent discussions of the importance of "sustainability" and "biodiversity." There is a shortage of dialogue and research in understanding how the human role, as a supportive component, interprets the need for the systematic aspects of ecosystems. Without the presence of top-level predators, there is a critical shortage of checks and balances in the trophic order. As growth patterns characterized by suburbanization/urbanization cause ecosystems to evolve and adapt, wildlife population dynamics often experience negative effects without the megafaunal predators that humankind has selectively exterminated for generations. A question that we need to explore is the degree of ecosystem sustainability that we strive to support. If we are not willing to live side-by-side with top-level predatory wildlife species, yet we still aim to support a decidedly selective biodiversity, we nominate ourselves to be a replacement to the evolutionary controls that have developed over time. It is important to recognize the degree of hubris that is present in this mentality, as it is not clear whether we are even capable of serving as a substitute for the many complex indirect/direct relationships that exist between species in ecosystems that benefit from a complete trophic order. Urban ecology is important to understand as we reevaluate our direction; where we aim to improve our developments and infrastructure in order to work towards a more equitable existence.