Women

Although the most prominent figures in the Forest Service have historically been men, from its earliest years the agency has also benefited substantially from the contributions of many women. Working as scientists, clerks, engineers and foresters, women have a long, proud record within the agency.

The accompanying pages highlight the work of a handful of the early women of the Forest Service: the "Smokey Bear Lady" Angela Janszen Burke, secretary and stenographer Edna Crocker, wood scientist and microscopist Dr. Eloise Gerry, artist Annie Elizabeth Hoyle, and "Ambassador of Trees" Margaret March-Mount.

Several women of the Forest Service are featured elsewhere on the internet:

• Women in the Forest Service (overview article)

• Wendy Milner Herrett

• Hilda Diaz-Soltero