Char Miller's lively, insightful account of the life and world of American forester Gifford Pinchot fills a vitally important gap in environmental and conservation history. Anyone captivated by the issues and controversies surrounding the preservation and development of the nation's… — Carolyn Merchant Copy Share Image
Gifford Pinchot points out that in colonial and pioneer days the forest was a foe and an obstacle to the settler. It had to be cleared away... But [now] as a nation we have not yet come to have a… — Richard E. Blackwelder Copy Share Image
![“Gifford Pinchot points out that in colonial and pioneer days the forest was a foe and an obstacle to the settler. It had to be cleared away... But [now] as a nation we have not yet come to have a proper respect for the forest and to regard it as an indispensable part of our resources-one which is…” quote by Richard E. Blackwelder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/28f/richard-e-blackwelder-67893_benefits_gifford-pinchot-points-out-that-in-colon_2900675.jpg)