The Fight For Conservation

The Fight for Conservation is a book written by Gifford Pinchot, an American forester and politician who served as the first Chief of the United States Forest Service. The book was originally published in 1910, and it chronicles Pinchot's efforts to promote conservation and sustainable use of natural resources in the United States.In the book, Pinchot argues that natural resources such as forests, water, and minerals are finite and must be managed wisely to ensure their availability for future generations. He advocates for the establishment of national parks, forests, and other protected areas, as well as the regulation of industries that exploit natural resources.Pinchot also discusses the political and economic challenges of conservation, including resistance from industry and conflicts over land use. He argues that conservation is not only a moral imperative, but also a practical necessity for the long-term health and prosperity of the nation.Overall, The Fight for Conservation is a seminal work in the history of American conservation and environmentalism. It provides insight into the early efforts to protect natural resources and the ongoing struggle to balance economic development with environmental protection.The most valuable citizen of this or any other country is the man who owns the land from which he makes his living. No other man has such a stake in the country. No other man lends such steadiness and stability to our national life. Therefore no other question concerns us more intimately than the question of homes. Permanent homes for ourselves, our children, and our Nation--this is a central problem. The policy of national irrigation is of value to the United States in very many ways, but the greatest of all is this, that national irrigation multiplies the men who own the land from which they make their living.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.