Originally Posted by
tandempower
but people shouldn't turn natural areas into recreational areas. Those are for observing nature and hiking/biking/camping in a way that is harmonious with it.
All recreational areas used to be natural areas. Even a 3 foot wide biking or hiking trail is a recreational area that is no longer fully "natural'. If it goes on for miles, it disturbs more nature than a baseball field. Why do your recreational choices take priority over baseball?