Conservation

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-TR believed that natural resources had to be protected for future generations of Americans.

-TR was not against business use of resources, but he wanted to ensure that they were used wisely

-TR set aside millions of acres of forest preserves

-He also established wildlife sanctuaries and national parks to protect species that were nearly extinct

-He appointed Gifford Pinchot as the 1st head of the U.S forest service to protect federal lands.