It is important that the remaining scenic areas of the…
“It is important that the remaining scenic areas of the country be at once made into State or National Parks. Fortunately there still are a number of these wild places, but it will require effort to save them. Each Park proposed will have powerful and insidious opposition. The insidious opposition to National Parks will say, ‘There is a feeling in Congress that we should not have any more National Parks at this time’; or, ‘We should wait until present ones are improved.’”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He argues for immediate creation of new state or national parks, warning that opposition will claim we should wait or avoid new parks.
In simple terms: Urgent need to protect remaining wild areas despite political resistance.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for swift park designation.
Themes
conservation
political advocacy
wildlife protection
Mood
determined
urgent
Type
activist
educational
When to use this quote
- legislative lobbying
- public awareness campaigns
- eco‑tourism development
Key Concepts
environmental law
public lands
activism
Questions to Reflect On
- What strategies can overcome political inertia?
- How can public support be mobilized for new parks?
A Different Perspective
Opposition may stall progress, leading to loss of irreplaceable ecosystems.