Doug Scott is a writer of books, freelance articles, and op-ed columns. His pieces have appeared in Sierra, The New York Conservationist, Not Man Apart, and major newspapers. His most recent book is the anthology, Wild Thoughts: Short Selections of Great Writing About Nature, Wilderness, and the People Who Protect Them.

He has worked for decades as a lobbyist for conservation groups seeking to persuade Congress to preserve wilderness areas in national forests and other federal conservation lands. He's now retired and works as a consultant, giving talks about the history and politics of wilderness preservation around the country. You can visit him at Doug Scott Wilderness Consulting.