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Elers Koch: Forty Years a Forester,Used
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1998 Crown of the Continent Nature Writing Award. Elers Koch was a groundbreaking silviculturist, a pioneering forest manager, and a master firefighter in the early days of the United States Forest Service. Working as one of 'Gifford Pinchot's young men,' he helped to establish the boundaries of most of our national forests in the West, designed new firecontrol strategies and equipment, and served through all the formative years of the agency. Forty Years a Forester, Koch's entertaining and illuminating memoir, is published here in its entirety for the first time, along with the author's controversial essay 'The Passing of the Lolo Trail,' an impassioned plea to embrace the principles of forest conservation. Sprinkled with personal anecdotes and family photos, Forty Years a Forester reveals one remarkable man's contributions to the thennew science of forest management and his role in building the human relationships and policies that helped make the U.S. Forest Service prior to World War II the most respected bureau in the federal government. At the same time, the book vividly describes the natural world that Koch so carefully tended. Readers will find tales of political imbroglios and personal heroism, along with a few oldfashioned campfire yarns. For forestry students, western history buffs, scholars, and lovers of a good story, these reminiscences give a detailed history of the early days of the U.S. Forest Service and provide an authoritative and very human snapshot of an important period in the growth of an American conservation ethic.
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- Q: What is 'Forty Years a Forester' about? A: 'Forty Years a Forester' is a memoir by Elers Koch detailing his experiences as a silviculturist and forest manager with the U.S. Forest Service. It covers his contributions to forest management, fire-control strategies, and the establishment of national forests in the West.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Forty Years a Forester'? A: The author of 'Forty Years a Forester' is Elers Koch, who was a prominent figure in the early days of the U.S. Forest Service and a pioneering forest manager.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: Key features of 'Forty Years a Forester' include its detailed recounting of Koch's experiences, personal anecdotes, family photos, and the inclusion of his controversial essay, 'The Passing of the Lolo Trail,' which advocates for forest conservation.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Forty Years a Forester'? A: 'Forty Years a Forester' was published on June 1, 1998.
- Q: Is 'Forty Years a Forester' suitable for students? A: Yes, 'Forty Years a Forester' is suitable for forestry students, history buffs, and anyone interested in the development of conservation policies and practices in the U.S.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book 'Forty Years a Forester' is listed as a new item in good condition.
- Q: How many pages does 'Forty Years a Forester' have? A: 'Forty Years a Forester' has a total of 206 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Forty Years a Forester' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What category does 'Forty Years a Forester' fall under? A: 'Forty Years a Forester' falls under the category of Science & Technology.
- Q: Is 'Forty Years a Forester' the first edition of the book? A: Yes, 'Forty Years a Forester' is published as the first edition.