Over the years there have been many opinions on how to manage public lands. Two of the major points of views are conservation and preservation. Many people use these terms interchangeably, but they are two completely different approaches to this issue.
As wild as National Parks may be here in the USA it is a common misconception that these are true wilderness. We look at these treasures of our natural lands, seeing them as icons attracting millions of visitors each year. They are really just that though, natural theme parks with iconic locations meant to amuse visitors.
Being good stewards of the land is not a political choice, it is a responsibility of everyone regardless! We should celebrate our environments as residents of this planet where our choices have a direct impact on its sustainability.