America's First Forest: Carl Schenck and the Asheville Experiment
“The story of how the American conservation movement was launched.”
Synopsis
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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"America's First Forest: Carl Schenck & the Asheville Experiment" Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-10-15
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →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
Wayne Wheeler
Frederick Law Olmsted
Neill Clark
Older Carl Schenck
Brad Davidorf
Narrator (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Bonesteel
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Bonesteel, James G. Lewis, Carl Alwin Schenck
- Original Title
- America's First Forest: Carl Schenck and the Asheville Experiment
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Bonesteel Films Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Bonesteel
Paul Bonesteel, James G. Lewis, Carl Alwin Schenck
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Bonesteel
Director
Paul Bonesteel
Writer
James G. Lewis
Writer
Carl Alwin Schenck
Writer
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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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?
The principal cast of America's First Forest: Carl Schenck and the Asheville Experiment includes James G. Lewis, Char Miller, Carlyle Franklin, Chuck Leavell, Ron Rash.
When was America's First Forest: Carl Schenck and the Asheville Experiment released and how long is it?
America's First Forest: Carl Schenck and the Asheville Experiment was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 56m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for America's First Forest: Carl Schenck and the Asheville Experiment?
America's First Forest: Carl Schenck and the Asheville Experiment holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).