Who was Gifford Pinchot?
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Correct answer: A conservationist and first chief of the U.S. Forest Service
Gifford Pinchot was a leading conservationist who promoted scientific forestry and efficient resource use. He believed natural resources should be managed for the greatest good over the long term.
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