The most inspirational ways mankind has respected the natural world, in 15 images

The Earth is the magnificent place we call home. It is our duty to treat the natural world with love and respect, and maintain it’s beauty and health as much as we can. But although this is a huge challenge for all of humanity, it’s possible to begin here with something relatively modest — planting a tree, for example, or at the very least not cutting down what has already grown.

Here are 15 of the best, most heart-warming examples of people showing consideration for the natural world. It’s images like this which convince us that we can truly change the world for the better.