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 Well known for his seminal work, A Sand County Almanac, Aldo Leopold is perhaps the most respected leader in American conservation history. He has long been regarded as a gifted author, teacher, forester, outdoorsman, and land steward, but he is perhaps best known for recognizing the ethical dimension of people’s relationship to the land and articulating it through prose so lyrical and universal that many have quickly understood and agreed with his reasoning.
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The hour-long film GreenFire provocatively examines Leopold’s thinking, renewing his idea of a land ethic for a population facing 21st century ecological challenges. Profoundly moving, GreenFire will engage viewers intellectually and emotionally.
  
GreenFire describes the formation of Leopold’s idea, exploring how it changed one man and later permeated through all arenas of conservation. The film draws on Leopold’s life and experiences to provide context and validity, then explores the deep impact of his thinking on conservation projects around the world today. Through these examples, the film challenges viewers to contemplate their own relationship with the land community.
 The high-definition film will utilize photographs, correspondence, manuscripts and other archival documents from the voluminous Aldo Leopold Archives as well as historical film and contemporary full-color footage on location, including landscapes that influenced Leopold and that he in turn influenced.
The film will also feature commentary and insight from some of today’s most recognized and credible conservation leaders including: Aldo Leopold’s three living children—Nina, Carl, and Estella; Leopold scholars; noted environmental writers; scientists; public policy leaders; business leaders; and leaders of non-profit groups inspired by Leopold.
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