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100 1 _aPinchot, Gifford,
_d1865-1946
245 1 4 _aThe Training of a Forester
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-02-23
508 _aProduced by Tom Roch, Barbara Kosker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images produced by Core Historical Literature in Agriculture (CHLA), Cornell University)
520 _a"The Training of a Forester" by Gifford Pinchot is a non-fiction work written in the early 20th century. This book serves as a comprehensive guide for individuals considering forestry as a profession, detailing aspects of what it entails, including the knowledge required, the various duties of a forester, and the significance of forests to the nation’s ecology and economy. Pinchot emphasizes the rewarding nature of forestry while also cautioning that it is not suited for everyone. At the start of the book, Gifford Pinchot addresses the common questions that young men have when contemplating a career in forestry. He discusses what constitutes a forest and outlines the essential knowledge needed to become an effective forester, such as understanding the intricate interplay between various tree species and their environment. Pinchot portrays the forester’s role as critical for ensuring the sustainable use of forest resources, while also proposing that those without a genuine passion for forest life should reconsider their choice, as the field demands a true commitment to both nature and the community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aForests and forestry
653 _aForestry schools and education -- United States
653 _aForests and forestry -- Vocational guidance
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31367
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