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He was not only a two term Governor, he eztablished the concept of the renewable forest which remains a major Pennsylvania industry.

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Why did Taft fire gifford pinchot?

President William Howard Taft fired Gifford Pinchot for publicly undermining him and Richard Ballinger. Pinchot went on to become the governor of Pennsylvania and a leader in the Progressive Party.


Who was gifford pinchot?

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What is Gifford Pinchot?

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When was Gifford Pinchot born?

Gifford Pinchot was born on 1865-08-11.


When was Gifford Pinchot III born?

Gifford Pinchot III was born on 1944-12-29.


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When was Gifford Pinchot State Park created?

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Who led division of forestry under president Theodore Roosevelt?

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What did Gifford Pinchot do?

He was a pioneering forester and the first director of national forests. Later he was a two-term governor of Pennsylvania.


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Why is mountain laurel Pennsylvania's state flower?

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Who was the first American forester?

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