How did the attitudes of native Americans and white sellers toward nature differ?

Native Americans generally viewed nature as a sacred and interconnected system, emphasizing stewardship and harmony with the environment. They often saw land as a communal resource, integral to their identity and spiritual practices. In contrast, many white settlers viewed nature primarily as a commodity to be exploited for economic gain, prioritizing land ownership and resource extraction. This fundamental difference in worldview led to significant conflicts over land use and environmental management.