Allen Nease
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Allen Dowling Nease (February 1, 1914 – September 24th, 1984)[1] was a pioneer of Florida’s reforestation and environmental conservation efforts in the mid-20th century.[2]
Nease was born Allen Dowling, but after adoption at ten years old he kept his birth surname as his middle name.[2] In 1935, he graduated with a degree in forestry from the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, now called North Carolina State University.[3][4]