Bernard Frank (wilderness activist)

Bernard Frank (March 7, 1902 – November 15, 1964) was an American forester and wilderness activist.

He worked for the Forest Service for more than 30 years, usually in positions in the Forest Service headquarters in Washington, D.C., He often worked with other agencies like the Tennessee Valley Authority or committees of Congress on matters related to forestry and water.

He participated with Justice William O. Douglas in the effort that lead to the creation of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park.

He was honored for his work in this region with the naming of Lake Bernard Frank in Derwood, Maryland.

Franks wrote numerous articles and two books, including 1950's Water, Land, and People and 1955's Our National Forests.