George Melendez Wright was the first person in history to propose and conduct a survey of wildlife and plantlife conditions in America's parks, resulting in landmark reports that led to the protection of natural species throughout the park system. This clip from Ken Burns's newest film, THE NATIONAL PARKS: AMERICA'S BEST IDEA, premieres Sunday September 27 at 8 p.m. on DPTV, introduces Wright and shares his vision for the national parks. For more information on the film, visit http://www.pbs.org/n ationalparks