David G. Haskell: Forest

David G. Haskell is writer, Biologist. Explore interesting quotes on forest.

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“Storms in the forest have a more primal character than storms playing over tamed urban land. A vigorous cloudburst is exhilarating, a burst of sensory delight with its leafy smells, gray light, and chill. But a full tree-ripping storm pushes the senses beyond exhilaration or thrill, into fear.”

David G. Haskell

"November 21st — Twigs," page 218 <br class="br"> The Forest Unseen: A Year's Watch in Nature http://theforestunseen.com/ (2012)

“We can find our way back to thoughtful management for the long-term well-being of both humans and forests. But finding this way will require some quiet and humility.”

David G. Haskell

"April 2nd — Chainsaw," page 67 <br class="br"> The Forest Unseen: A Year's Watch in Nature http://theforestunseen.com/ (2012)

“The old "red in tooth and claw" view of the natural economy has to be updated. We need a new metaphor for the forest, one that helps us visualize plants both sharing and competing. … Evolution's engine is fired by genetic self-interest, but this manifests itself in cooperative action as well as solo selfishness. The natural economy has as many trade unions as robber barons, as much solidarity as individualistic entrepreneurship.”

David G. Haskell

"December 3rd — Litter," pages 228-229 <br class="br"> The Forest Unseen: A Year's Watch in Nature http://theforestunseen.com/ (2012)