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Benton MacKaye
American forester and conservationist ( – )
Benton MacKaye | |
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| Born | ()March 6, Stamford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | December 11, () (aged&#;96) Shirley, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma&#;mater | Harvard University |
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| Spouse | (her death) |
Benton MacKaye (mə-KY; March 6, &#;– December 11, ) was an American forester, planner and conservationist.
He was born in Stamford, Connecticut; his father was actor and dramatist Steele MacKaye. After studying forestry at Harvard University, Benton taught there for several years. He held positions in the U.S. Forest Service, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and the U.S.
Department of Labor; he was also a member of the Technical Alliance where he participated in the Energy Survey of North America.[1]
MacKaye helped pioneer the idea of land preservation for recreation and conservation purposes and was a strong adv
