Joseph Rothrock

Joseph Trimble Rothrock (April 9, 1839 – June 2, 1922) was an American environmentalist, recognized as the "Father of Forestry" in Pennsylvania. In 1895, Rothrock was appointed the first forestry commissioner to lead the newly formed Division of Forestry in the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Two of his major accomplishments as commissioner were his land acquisition program and the creation of a forest academy to train foresters for state service.

For the American college football coach, see Joseph J. Rothrock.
Joseph Rothrock
Commissioner of the Pennsylvania Department of Forests and Waters
In office
1895–1904
President of the Pennsylvania Forestry Association
Personal details
Born
Joseph Trimble Rothrock

(1839-04-09)April 9, 1839
McVeytown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJune 2, 1922(1922-06-02) (aged 83)
West Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Resting placeOaklands Cemetery
West Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Profession
  • Explorer
  • surgeon
  • botanist
  • professor
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