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Rosalie Barrow Edge Birth- She was born on November 3, 1877 in New York City Education- Rosalie went to a private Manhattan finishing school. Early Interest- Rosalie loved all birds. When she got older she became a birder and then became introduced to zoology. Environmental Issue- Lumber companies were ruining bird homes and killing off the birds by destroying their habitat. Steps taken- She would make public speeches, raise money and working with the press. Environmental Goal- First, she wanted to stop illegal trapping of game birds. Then, she wanted to save the forests. And last, she wanted to create more national parks. Rosalie Edge.jpg Hawk 2.jpg rosalie_edge_at_entrance.jpg Audubon_Red-shouldered_Hawk.jpg