My Fair Planet - Evelyn E. Smith

Earth becomes the focus of a galactic preservation effort when alien visitors decide to turn it into a nature reserve. As humans struggle to understand and resist their new role as protected—but powerless—inhabitants, the story satirizes bureaucracy and humanity’s environmental irresponsibility. The tale balances humor and irony while exploring themes of control, cultural superiority, and survival. Ultimately, it reveals how humanity’s flaws are both its downfall and its defining feature.