Today marks the 149th anniversary of Gifford Pinchot's birth. He was the first head of the U.S. Forest Service and founder of the Society of American Foresters. His impact on natural resource management can hardly be overstated. Here are a few webpages to browse in preparation of his 150th birthday next year:
…and now he is 150: thought you'd enjoy my column on Pinchot on his sesquicentennial, this one exploring his political career in PA: http://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2015/08/on_his_150th_birthday_why_are.html#incart_river Best wishes, Char
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