Tells the life story of early twentieth-century conservationist Gifford Pinchot, illustrating his central role in the development of forest preservation and environmental politics.
Examines the life and achievements of Hispanic American conservation biologist Francisco Dallmeier, discussing his childhood in Venezuela, education, career at the Smithsonian Institution, field work, and family.
Biography of Gifford Pinchot, a pioneer in the field of forestry, who expanded the United States Forestry Division, hired the first forest rangers, and with the help of fellow outdoorsman President Teddy Roosevelt, established many forest reserves.