Saving the Rainforest

The NSW Campaign 1973 - 1984

James G. Somerville (2005)

I dedicate this egotistical but uniquely historical account to my five grandchildren –
Emily, Kate, Jane, Ian and Andrew
Copyright James Graham Somerville 2005
83 Wimbledon Ave Narrabeen 2101
First published 12 July 2005
Produced on the NPA website
at the request of J.G. Somerville.

Quotes:

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world;
indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. Margaret Mead

Any repressive measures by authority against a social movement is like wind against a kite –
the stronger the wind blows, the higher the kite flies.

We don’t inherit the earth from our parents; we borrow it from our children.

No generation exists for the present alone; each has a responsibility to those which follow.

There is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain of success than to take a lead in the introduction of a new order of things, because the innovation has for enemies all those who have done well under the old conditions and lukewarm defenders in those who may do well under the new.
Machiavelli