(1865–1946), US forester. Chief of the US Department of Agriculture's forestry division 1898–1910, he was the first professional US forester and a leader in the land conservation movement. He was also governor of Pennsylvania 1923–27, 1931–35.
Definition of Pinchot, Gifford in US English:
Pinchot, Gifford
proper nounˈpinSHō
(1865–1946), US forester. Chief of the US Department of Agriculture's forestry division 1898–1910, he was the first professional US forester and a leader in the land conservation movement. He was also governor of Pennsylvania 1923–27, 1931–35.