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

"The story of how the American conservation movement was launched."

2016-02-03 en 56m
Documentary
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.

Director

Paul Bonesteel

Writer

Paul Bonesteel

Writer

James G. Lewis

Writer

Carl Alwin Schenck

Status

Released

Countries

  • United States of America

Companies

  • Bonesteel Films Inc.

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