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Standards for Resource Use
Category: Tsm’syen Law
Page status: Core Principle

'''Law'''
Use considers necessity, impact, and future availability.

'''Explanation'''
Lawful use requires judgment, not entitlement.
Decisions must weigh immediate need against wider effects.
Future generations are part of the assessment.

'''Standard'''
Necessity asks whether use is justified.
Impact considers effects on land, waters, living beings, and relationships.
Future availability ensures continuity and renewal.

'''Effect'''
Use that ignores these considerations creates imbalance.
Lawful consideration sustains stewardship and trust.