130 Years and Counting Into Forever — New York's Forever Wild Constitutional Amendment and Lessons for Modern Green Amendments

Authors

Timothy E. CoxFollow

Abstract

In the 135 years of New York’s Forever Wild Amendment’s existence, it has been challenged by a range of court cases and thereby interpreted by courts throughout New York. The results of these cases frequently have upheld the heart of Forever Wild: to protect New York’s Forest Preserve land. This Article provides a history of the Forever Wild Amendment, an analysis of the courts’ and New York Attorney General’s interpretations of the Amendment, and a discussion of how this information can guide the future of New York’s Green Amendment.

Recommended Citation

Timothy E. Cox, 130 Years and Counting Into Forever — New York's Forever Wild Constitutional Amendment and Lessons for Modern Green Amendments, 41 Pace Envtl. L. Rev. 127 (2024)
Available at: https://digitalcommons.pace.edu/pelr/vol41/iss2/3