Question

Explain why Gifford Pinchot is an important figure in U. S. history?

Answer 1

Gifford Pinchot is generally regarded as the "father" of American conservation because of his great and unrelenting concern for the protection of the American forests

Explanation:

He was the primary founder of the Society of American Foresters, which first met at his home in Washington in November 1900. He served as chief with great distinction, motivating and providing leadership in the management of natural resources and protection of the national forests. He continued as forester until 1910, when he was fired by President Taft in a controversy over coal claims in Alaska. He was replaced by Henry "Harry" S. Graves.

Source:http://www.foresthistory.org/ASPNET/People/Pinchot/Pinchot.aspx