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It seems to me that natural resources were originally something available for all. If we are to justify individuals taking over natural resources and having strong property rights to them, then it can only be with something like the Lockean Proviso.

I think the best way to formulate the proviso is this: Resources can be taken as private property only so long as they serve the common good. At a minimum, this would mean that the basic needs of everyone are met.