Quotes by Forest The first time I held an African drum in my hands was at Koc University in a forest in the northern suburbs of Istanbul. Elif Batuman forestuniversitytimehands These landscapes aren't breaking news or necessarily even illegal. These are intentional, purposeful landscapes, whether to extend our cities or build a mine or put a road in or clear a forest. I've been photographing that which has been intended by us; it's not an accident. Edward Burtynsky forestaccidentroadnews We have over 30 dams in Puerto Rico, and I think only one works. We're here in the rain forest, and we have plenty of water. It's insane. Eduardo Bhatia forestthinkrainwater The unrecorded past is none other than our old friend, the tree in the primeval forest which fell without being heard. Barbara W. Tuchman forestfriendtreepast You know in my own area of Waltham Forest, we've had many murders as a result of the gang violence and often innocent bystanders get caught up in it. Iain Duncan Smith forestyouinnocentviolence My parents managed a summer camp, and it was vacant for about seven or eight months out of the year. It was in the middle of nowhere in the woods. We backed up to a state forest. So absolutely, there were creepy woods all around the house. It was easy to get lost. It was really spooky. Caitlin Kittredge forestparentseasyhouse I love the forest. It is the place where you hear yourself better. Fahadh Faasil forestyourselfyoulove A lot of what Trinidad is about is the feeling of the place, the atmosphere of the place, particularly at night, and the mystery of the forest. Chris Ofili forestfeelingmysterynight It is one thing to hear about the forest and the river, but an entirely other experience to go there, to see the environment, and to appreciate the natural riches there first-hand. Chris Kilham forestriverappreciateexperience On a regular basis, I conduct work in the Amazon, establishing trade for medicinal plants, and working with small communities to improve their economies and to help protect forest acreage. Chris Kilham plantsforestsmallwork Cutting down a forest for timber adds to GDP, but what we don't record is the loss to our wealth in terms of natural resources. Winnie Byanyima forestdownwealthloss Waste paper is like a forest - paper recycles itself, generation after generation. Zhang Yin forestgenerationlikepaper«12345
