Disneyland or Native Ecosystem: Genetics and the Restorationist

Let us be clear that we are unabashed fans of Disneyland. In our opinion, Disneyland is one of the finest things done for people by people. Among other things, it creates tangible fantasy and apparent reality in ways that are pleasing to most of its visitors. But it is not reality. Let us further be clear that the fantasy of a "Disneyland" is better than the reality of another suburban parking lot. Similarly, if a truly native ecosystem cannot be restored, then restoration of something biologically viable and sus-