Aldo Leopold

Ecologist and author of 'Sand County Almanac'

Aldo Leopold - Ecologist and author of 'Sand County Almanac'
Born

January 11th, 1887
138 years ago

Died

April 21st, 1948
76 years ago — 61 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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Ecologist and author contributed significantly to the fields of wildlife management and land conservation. Developed the concept of land ethic, emphasizing the responsibility of humans to care for the natural environment. Author of 'A Sand County Almanac', which combines natural history and philosophy, promoting a sustainable relationship with the land. Played a pivotal role in founding the discipline of wildlife ecology and was instrumental in establishing the U.S. Forest Service's research on conservation practices.

Published 'A Sand County Almanac'

Helped develop wildlife management and land conservation practices

Founded the Wilderness Society

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