Physical America - the land itself - should be as dear to us all as our political heritage and our treasured way of life. Its preservation and the wise conservation of its renewable resources concerns every man, woman and child whose possession it is.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The physical land and its resources are as valuable as cultural heritage and deserve collective conservation.
- In plain terms
- We should care for our land and resources like we care for our history.
- What can you take from it?
- Protecting natural resources is a shared responsibility for all citizens.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you value your local landscape?
- What does preserving nature mean to you?
Another view
Resource use often conflicts with economic development needs.
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