bioregionalists
/ˌbaɪoʊˈriːdʒənəlɪsts/
noun
- People who believe that human activities should be organized around natural regions (such as watersheds or ecosystems) rather than political borders, and who support living in harmony with the local environment.
- Bioregionalists argue that communities should use local resources instead of relying on global supply chains.
- Many bioregionalists work to restore native plants and animals in their local area.
- The conference brought together bioregionalists from different watersheds to share ideas about sustainable farming.