America's First Forest: Carl Schenck and the Asheville Experiment
The story of how the American conservation movement was launched.
February 3, 2016
56m
Overview
When millionaire George Vanderbilt decided to build his dream house in Asheville, he hired landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted to design the grounds and gardens of the sprawling estate. German forester Carl Schenck was hired to manage the forest and demonstrate sustainability. Explore the story of Schenck’s work at the Biltmore Estate and its impact on the American conservation movement.
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Where to watch
In United States
Free
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Cast
James G. Lewis
Self-HistorianChar Miller
Self - HistorianCarlyle Franklin
Self - Forester
Chuck Leavell
Self - Tree Farmer/Musician
Ron Rash
Self - WriterRob Neufeld
Self - HistorianEllen Rickman
Self - HistorianKevin Ude
Carl SchenckPeter Van Rijssen
George W. VanderbiltJeffrey Alexander
Gifford PinchotWayne Wheeler
Frederick Law OlmstedNeill Clark
Older Carl SchenckBrad Davidorf
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