I think Tolkien was a closet environmentalist. Through out his works there is a constant theme of respecting and taking care of nature, specifically the trees. The most notable passages are the ones depicting the Ents as shepherds of the trees. Not to mention the hobbits with their love of gardening, especially Sam!
The elves too and great respect for their environment and love of nature, trees, rivers, even the earth itself, where the elves of Mirkwood carved out their homes.
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