No Author — We believe that the Earth was created for the benefit of mankind, and that the purpose of conservation is to magnify its long-term yield for beneficial use.
Tag: Manifesto for Local Stewardship
by Abbie Call — Environmental accountability extends to everyone, but ranchers & conservationists interpret the idea differently when it comes to its source.
by Elaine Baldwin — In 1945-1947, over 7 million U.S. soldiers returned home from WWII. Many returned & found jobs in ranching, farming, mining or timber cutting.
by Dan Gardner — Using the power of the administrative state to achieve political ends is dangerous and flies in the face of constitutional principles.
by AJ Martel — Conservationists should learn one great lesson from the old cowboy: you have to share and avoid selfishness in the public lands sandbox.
by Elaine Baldwin — Environmentalists act like they invented conservation & sustainability when these have been the backbone of farming & ranching for centuries.
by Kevin Heaton — I grew up on Heaton Ranch in Alton. Our farm and ranch collected solar energy in the form of plants that provided forage for sheep and cattle.
by BE Davis — The earth is a great gift. Rather than feel guilty about using the gift, we should practice gratitude instead.
by AJ Martel — Special interest groups often use misleading narratives in an effort to strip locals of their voice on public lands issues.
The Byway — Summer 2022, a manifesto for local stewardship started making rounds in Escalante. By the end of September, it had gathered 258 signatures.