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What was the primary concern that George Perkins Marsh addressed in his publication 'Man and Nature'?
What was the primary concern that George Perkins Marsh addressed in his publication 'Man and Nature'?
- The impact of urban development on wildlife
- The importance of economic growth
- The ecological consequences of resource exploitation (correct)
- The beauty of untouched landscapes
Which year did national forest reserves get established in the United States primarily as a result of Marsh’s influence?
Which year did national forest reserves get established in the United States primarily as a result of Marsh’s influence?
- 1864
- 1873 (correct)
- 1905
- 1912
Who was the founding head of the Forest Service after it was moved to the Department of Agriculture?
Who was the founding head of the Forest Service after it was moved to the Department of Agriculture?
- Theodore Roosevelt
- Gifford Pinchot (correct)
- George Perkins Marsh
- John Muir
What was the primary philosophy behind the conservation policies of Theodore Roosevelt and Gifford Pinchot?
What was the primary philosophy behind the conservation policies of Theodore Roosevelt and Gifford Pinchot?
Which of the following statements best reflects Gifford Pinchot's view on conservation?
Which of the following statements best reflects Gifford Pinchot's view on conservation?
Which naturalist and activist worked alongside Roosevelt and Pinchot to establish national forest and park systems?
Which naturalist and activist worked alongside Roosevelt and Pinchot to establish national forest and park systems?
What was the immediate action taken by Roosevelt regarding the Forest Service in 1905?
What was the immediate action taken by Roosevelt regarding the Forest Service in 1905?
What principle did Pinchot emphasize regarding the first principle of conservation?
What principle did Pinchot emphasize regarding the first principle of conservation?
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Marsh's Man and Nature
Marsh's Man and Nature
A 1864 book that inspired the movement of environmental protection in North America by documenting the ecological damage caused by resource misuse and warning against its consequences.
Utilitarian Conservation
Utilitarian Conservation
A philosophy that prioritizes the use of natural resources for the benefit of the present population, arguing that the resources should be managed to serve the maximum number of people for as long as possible.
National Forest Reserves (1873)
National Forest Reserves (1873)
Established in the US to protect dwindling timber supplies and endangered watersheds, largely inspired by George Perkins Marsh's warnings.
Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
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Gifford Pinchot
Gifford Pinchot
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Pragmatic Utilitarian Conservation Policies
Pragmatic Utilitarian Conservation Policies
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Study Notes
George Perkins Marsh and the Roots of Environmental Protection
- Marsh's 1864 book, Man and Nature, is considered a cornerstone of environmental protection in North America.
- Marsh, a lawyer, politician, and diplomat, observed resource depletion in the Mediterranean (overgrazing, deforestation).
- He warned of the ecological consequences of such actions based on his observations and classical studies.
- Marsh's work prompted national forest reserves in the US (1873) to protect dwindling timber and watersheds.
Roosevelt and Pinchot's Conservation Efforts
- Theodore Roosevelt and Gifford Pinchot, influenced by Marsh, championed conservation.
- Roosevelt moved the Forest Service from the Interior to the Agriculture Department (1905), boosting integrity.
- Pinchot, the Forest Service's founder, implemented scientific resource management.
- Roosevelt and Pinchot, working with naturalists (Muir, Brewster, Grinnell), formed national forests, parks, wildlife refuges, and game protection laws.
- They aimed to prevent public land misuse.
Pragmatic Utilitarian Conservation
- Roosevelt and Pinchot's conservation policy focused on pragmatic utilitarianism.
- They prioritized resource use for the benefit of the present populace, not future generations.
- Their approach, "for the greatest good for the greatest number for the longest time," was stated as a core principle.
- Multiple-use policies of the Forest Service reflect this approach today.
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