Acres Quote by David Foreman
“We must make this an insecure and inhospitable place for capitalists and their projects. We must reclaim the roads and plowed land, halt dam constructions, tear down existing dams, free shackled rivers and return to wilderness millions of acres of previously settled land.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Riverkeepers, 1997
We must transform land to be hostile to capitalist exploitation, restoring ecosystems and freeing rivers.
In simple terms: Make land unwelcoming to profit‑driven projects.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize ecological restoration.
Themes
environment
activism
anti‑capitalism
Mood
urgent
passionate
Type
activist
visionary
When to use this quote
- conservation projects
- community land trusts
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
sustainability
land rights
Questions to Reflect On
- What strategies can protect rivers?
- How can communities resist dam projects?
A Different Perspective
Economic interests often resist ecological changes.
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