Nature has the tools for balancing and controlling its elements. In the case of Thinking like a Mountain, man has taken a role of controlling and balancing nature. However, this has left a trail of devastation. It is essential to note that man does not have the tools for determining the right timing and location for killing or eliminating animals. As a result, the destruction sponsored by humans leaves the nature in an unbalanced state. The balance in nature is supported by the interconnectedness of the elements of nature. Wolves may kill as many deer as possible, but with every season, the herds replenish. Leopold notes that the overgrazing off deer on the mountain slopes has devastating effects because the deer will trample on growing vegetation. Therefore, the interaction of nature and humans is unethical because man focuses on taking from nature. This disconnects the elements of nature, which leads to an imbalance.
