Land and resources must be preserved for future use.

Purpose

This principle requires present generations to maintain the material foundation upon which future governance depends.

Principle

Land and resources must be preserved for future use.

Meaning

Laxyuup is not consumed only by those alive today. Waters, forests, food systems, and places of meaning must remain available so that those who come after can live, govern, and fulfill responsibility.

Use must not become exhaustion.

What Preservation Means

• Maintaining ecological health.
• Preventing permanent contamination.
• Avoiding depletion beyond renewal.
• Protecting access.
• Keeping cultural and spiritual connection intact.

Why This Matters

• Future authority relies on material continuity.
• Loss of resources limits independence.
• Stewardship expresses respect for inheritance.
• Survival of the Nation depends on it.

Preservation and Use

Use is expected. The question is whether use leaves life for those who follow.

Examples

• Harvest practices that allow regeneration.
• Protection of water sources.
• Avoiding irreversible alteration.
• Maintaining habitat for traditional foods.

Risks if Ignored

• Reduced future options.
• Increased conflict.
• Dependence on external systems.
• Weakening of sovereignty.

Safeguards

• Monitor long-term conditions.
• Apply precaution where damage may be permanent.
• Seek guidance from knowledgeable holders.
• Teach stewardship to youth.

Cross-references

• Protection of Laxyuup Protects Future Generations.
• Stewardship Decisions Consider Long-Term Impact.
• Irreversible Harm Violates Responsibility.
• Future Generations Are Holders of Inherent Interest
• Actions Must Preserve Options for Those Who Follow.

Notes

Future development may include sustainability indicators and restoration standards.