I think we need good rules of the game. I think we need strong legislation and strong policy. I believe, and this is based on almost 30 years of engaging with rural landowners, that until you provide them the awareness, the basis for understanding what the legislation is supposed to do, you will not get acceptance and uptake. Yes, there are situations that are so egregious that they have to be handled in an enforcement way. But in the vast majority of cases, I believe that the responsible action is to have education and awareness leading to an acceptance of that legislation and policy. In so doing, you create a much stronger bond for landscape health. You also create a situation of longevity, where people keep at it over the longer span of time.
On May 17th, 2012. See this statement in context.