NATURE PROTECTED 
The above mentioned instances, 
which could easily be added to, serve 
to show that many monuments of 
nature are far advanced towards ruin, 
whilst others have been already de- 
stroyed. Everywhere people are be- 
coming loud in their protestations ; 
and a widespread feeling has arisen 
that as much as possible should be 
done to prevent further destruction. 
The opinion is growing that, in general, 
monuments of nature as well as of art 
should be guarded against irretrievable 
ruin wrought by man. In England, 
Germany, and other States various 
measures have already been taken for 
this purpose. Before discussing these 
measures, the aims of the movement 
for the care of natural monuments 
may be stated. 
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