Julie Moore: Reuse and redevelopment celebrated

Editor’s note: This commentary is by Vermont Agency of Natural Resources Secretary Julie Moore.
One of my favorite writers, David Quammen, penned an article for National Geographic more than 10 years ago, titled “Hallowed Ground: Nothing Is Ever Safe.” In it he notes: “In the world of conservation professionals, there is a dour saying: All our victories are temporary; only the defeats are permanent.” He goes on to conclude the article, however, with a slightly more