America's First Forest: Carl Schenck and the Asheville Experiment (2016)
The story of how the American conservation movement was launched.
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
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 56 min
Release Date: February 3, 2016
Cast
- James G. Lewis - Self-Historian
- Char Miller - Self - Historian
- Carlyle Franklin - Self - Forester
- Chuck Leavell - Self - Tree Farmer/Musician
- Ron Rash - Self - Writer
- Rob Neufeld - Self - Historian
- Ellen Rickman - Self - Historian
- Kevin Ude - Carl Schenck
- Peter Van Rijssen - George W. Vanderbilt
- Jeffrey Alexander - Gifford Pinchot
Screenplay
Production: Bonesteel Films Inc.
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is America's First Forest: Carl Schenck and the Asheville Experiment about?
- 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.
- Who directed America's First Forest: Carl Schenck and the Asheville Experiment?
- America's First Forest: Carl Schenck and the Asheville Experiment was directed by Paul Bonesteel.
- Who stars in America's First Forest: Carl Schenck and the Asheville Experiment?
- America's First Forest: Carl Schenck and the Asheville Experiment stars James G. Lewis, Char Miller, Carlyle Franklin, Chuck Leavell, Ron Rash, Rob Neufeld.
- How long is America's First Forest: Carl Schenck and the Asheville Experiment?
- America's First Forest: Carl Schenck and the Asheville Experiment has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
- What genre is America's First Forest: Carl Schenck and the Asheville Experiment?
- America's First Forest: Carl Schenck and the Asheville Experiment is a Documentary film.
- Where was America's First Forest: Carl Schenck and the Asheville Experiment produced?
- America's First Forest: Carl Schenck and the Asheville Experiment was produced in United States of America.