Clearing Quote by Bill Mollison
“What is proposed herein is that we have no right, nor any ethical justification, for clearing land or using wilderness while we tread over lawns, create erosion, and use land inefficiently. Our responsibility is to put our house in order. Should we do so, there will never be any need to destroy wilderness.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Permaculture: A Designers' Manual, 1978
Human activity should prioritize ecological stewardship, treating the environment as a home to maintain rather than a resource to exploit.
In simple terms: Treat land like a house, keep it orderly.
Key Takeaway
Adopt sustainable, low‑impact practices.
Themes
environment
ethics
stewardship
Mood
thoughtful
optimistic
Type
environmental
educational
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- agricultural design
- personal lifestyle
Key Concepts
permaculture
ecological balance
resource efficiency
Questions to Reflect On
- How can individuals contribute to larger ecological order?
- What policies support sustainable land use?
A Different Perspective
Implementing change requires collective effort and systemic redesign.
