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Their wordsPublic ownership matters because it gives people a voice. It creates space for debate, accountability, and democratic oversight. It can also act as a vital firewall to help protect landscapes from permanent changes that are difficult, or impossible, to reverse: unchecked development, fragmentation, or resource depletion.
Their wordsIf States of Elevation taught me anything, it's that the privilege of access comes with a non-negotiable cost: responsibility. It means advocating for the wild spaces that cannot speak for themselves.
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