Gifford Pinchot: America’s First Forester

Born to wealthy parents in Simsbury, Connecticut, Pinchot, along with his younger sister and brother, were provided an excellent education. They were privileged enough to expound upon their bookish education with the experiential kind; they visited England, France, Italy, and Germany over a span of three years during the 1870s. During his time in England, specifically while visiting rural areas, Pinchot developed a love for the outdoors.