America's First Forest: Carl Schenck and the Asheville Experiment

America's First Forest: Carl Schenck and the Asheville Experiment

2016
56min

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.

America's First Forest: Carl Schenck and the Asheville Experiment

Storyline

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.
    Released
    February 2016
    Runtime
    56min
    Director
    Genre
    Status
    Released
    Language
    English
    Production
    Bonesteel Films Inc.
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