The loss we felt was not simply for the future harvests of figs, but for the concrete evidence of much more.

"Yes," added Gideon Spilett, "and with every possible care, for it bears in itself our future harvests."

The men are worried that their future harvests are being jeopardised.

Wasn't it, after all, more important to share many future harvests than run off with the best of only one?

The timber industry logged for profit and did not leave trees for future harvest.

It would have provided economic security for Pacific Lumber by providing them a road map for future harvests.

This left the remaining run to spawn and guarantee future harvests.

In the spring, people practiced customs, which would ensure health of their crops and future successful harvest.

Shrovetide (Masopust): also serves to celebrate spring and ensure the fertility of future harvest.

Properly done, fishing at up to maximum sustainable yield allows nature to adjust to a new steady state, without compromising future harvests.