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The Savage Landscape by Cal Flyn review
An extraordinary exploration of wilderness and its meaning that takes us from the ocean floor to volcanic peaks
TL;DR
- The book explores geothermal nurseries of octopuses, deep-sea hydrothermal springs, and the human psyche in relation to wilderness.
- Flyn examines the universal fascination with wilderness across cultures and its personal significance, including finding solace in wild places.
- The notion of untouched wilderness is questioned, highlighting human impact and the complexities of conservation, such as the dispossession of Indigenous peoples.
- Examples of human-wildlife conflict, the persistence of technology in isolated areas, and the destructive potential of both nature and domesticated animals are discussed.
- Indigenous cultures, like the Bon people of Dolpo, are presented as offering older, more sustainable models of conservation rooted in respect for sacred landscapes.