Gifford Pinchot's Approach to National Forests Called for

question 114

Multiple Choice

Gifford Pinchot's approach to national forests called for

• A)protecting them from all human interference.
• B)allowing private interests complete freedom to develop resources in ways that maximized profits.
• C)selling all public lands to private developers.
• D)limiting the use of public lands to recreational purposes only.
• E)adopting scientific management principles that ensure the best uses and conservation practices for natural resources.

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