Able Quote by David Quammen
“But private lands development around the periphery of the parks - Grand Teton and Yellowstone - is a crucial issue because if those private lands are transformed from open pastures, meadow, forest land to suburbs, to little ranchettes, to shopping malls, to roads, to Starbucks - if those places are all settled for the benefit of humans, then the elk are not going to be able to migrate in and out of Yellowstone Park anymore. And if the elk can't migrate into the park, then that creates problems for the wolves, for the grizzlies, for a lot of other creatures.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on wildlife corridors, 2020
Habitat fragmentation around national parks blocks elk migration, disrupting predator‑prey dynamics and ecosystem health.
In simple terms: Development blocks elk movement, harming wildlife.
Key Takeaway
Protect corridors to keep ecosystems balanced.
Themes
conservation
ecosystem
wildlife
habitat
migration
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
policy
environmental
When to use this quote
- park management
- urban planning
- environmental policy
- community outreach
Key Concepts
ecology
land‑use planning
trophic cascades
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance human growth with wildlife corridors?
- What policies could limit suburban sprawl near parks?
A Different Perspective
Human demand for development often outweighs ecological needs.
