Movie Description
America's First Forest: Carl Schenck and the Asheville Experiment
(2016)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.
Cast
Self-Historian
Self - Historian
Self - Forester
Self - Tree Farmer/Musician
Self - Writer
Self - Historian
Self - Historian
Carl Schenck
George W. Vanderbilt
Gifford Pinchot
Frederick Law Olmsted
Older Carl Schenck
Narrator (voice)
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Facts
Original TitleAmerica's First Forest: Carl Schenck and the Asheville Experiment
Status Released
Release Information
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2016-02-03
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 56m
Homepagehttps://foresthistory.org/documentary-films/americas-first-forest-carl-schenck-asheville-experiment/
Production CompaniesBonesteel Films Inc.
Genres
- Documentary
