"A nation that destroys its soil, destroys itself. Forests are the lungs of our land, purifying the air and giving fresh strength to our people." (FDR)
Parts of both our hearts and spirit can be found in the NC Mountain forests. Joyce Kilmer National Forest is one we hiked thru many years ago and well named for the poet, Joyce Kilmer Hugs Cecilia
Beautiful image....
ReplyDeleteI wonder if he had the dust bowl in mind. That whole affair was totally government policy.
ReplyDeleteHari Om
DeleteNo doubt... but it is an environmental message that still holds worth... Yxx
Subsequent governments have pretty much ignored FDR haven't they?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo! I love the quote, we need more forest.
ReplyDeleteTake care, enjoy your day!
Parts of both our hearts and spirit can be found in the NC Mountain forests.
ReplyDeleteJoyce Kilmer National Forest is one we hiked thru many years ago and well named for the poet, Joyce Kilmer
Hugs Cecilia
Amen and Amen to that quote
ReplyDeleteMost cities have no soil ... it's all concrete ...
ReplyDeleteSoil science is these days an unfashionable subject to study, but fascinating nonetheless!
ReplyDeleteCheers, Gail.
So many nations need to pay more attention to this quote!
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