Gifford Pinchot
À propos de l'auteur
Gifford Pinchot was a prominent American forester and politician, known for his significant contributions to the conservation movement in the United States. As the first Chief of the United States Forest Service, Pinchot championed the sustainable management of natural resources, emphasizing the importance of forestry practices that balanced the needs of industry with environmental protection. He was instrumental in establishing national forests and played a key role in the creation of the Weeks Act, which allowed for the federal purchase of private land for forestry purposes.
Nationalité
Américain
Date de naissance
August 11, 1865
Lieu de naissance
New York City, New York, USA
Date de décès
October 4, 1946
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