Kneipp papers, 1900-1965.
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Pinchot, Gifford, 1865-1946
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First director, United States Forest Service (1905). He changed the name of protected "forest preserves" to "national forests" and advocated a controversial "wise use" policy for the resources of the national forests, whereby a greater use of forest resources, such as tree harvests and grazing rights could be permitted. From the description of Correspondence, 1905-1945. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 40804560 Forester and governor of Pennsylvania. F...
Leopold, Aldo, 1886-1948
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The evolution of the USDA Forest Service is rooted in the General Provision Act of l89l in which Congress authorized the President to designate particular areas of the forested public domain to be set aside as "reserves" for future use. The number and size of these reserves increased notably in l897 when the President was authorized to establish reserves in order to protect watersheds, to preserve timber, and to provide lumber for local use. There was no provision for management or...
Kneipp, Leon Frederick, 1880-1961.
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Forest Service career employee; from about 1922 to 1947, he was Asst. Chief in charge of Land Acquisition and Planning. He was a pioneer in the movement for preservation of wilderness tracts. From the description of Kneipp papers, 1900-1965. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 43169726 ...
