A major conflict exists between ecologists and conservation biologists who wish to protect biodiversity and the resource extractors and developers who are pursing unrestricted access to lands harbouring that biodiversity.

Conservation Biologists

Scientists who study methods of protecting and restoring biodiversity, focusing on the integrated management of habitats and wildlife.

Biodiversity

Biodiversity refers to the variety and variability of life forms within a given ecosystem, region, or on the entire Earth, essential for ecosystem health and stability.

Resource Extractors

Entities or individuals engaged in the removal of natural resources from their environment for use or sale.