Searle Whitney’s Gift to the Future

C. Searle Whitney was an economist, psychologist, and philanthropist who had a deep and abiding passion for nature. This was sparked by his childhood experiences in the Adirondacks of New York, and furthered by hiking adventures in the American West. He was also a deeply compassionate man who understood how much people need nature, and nature needed people.

Inspired by Pacific Forest Trust’s efforts to conserve forests that provide benefits to both wildlife and rural communities, Searle left a generous bequest of more than $1 million to carry on this vital work and engage young people with a fellowship program at the Pacific Forest Trust.

Leave a legacy that grows: Make a planned gift to Pacific Forest Trust. To start the conversation, contact us at 415-561-0700 or give@pacificforest.org.

More in this Issue of ForestLife

• President’s Letter: Healthy Forests, Healthy People
• Conserving a Working Forest on Black Butte’s Iconic Landscape
• CA Assembly Passes the CARBON Act
• Restoring Watersheds Key to California’s Future Water Supply 
• Working with Fire
• Walter and Jeanne Sedgwick
• More Pacific Crest Trail Conserved
• Three Million Trees Planted at Goose Lake Working Forest