Biltmore Forest School, Former forestry school in Pisgah National Forest, United States.
The Biltmore Forest School operated within the forest boundaries, offering students direct access to expansive woodlands for practical forest management training.
Carl A. Schenck established the institution in 1896 as the first forestry school in North America, operating on George W. Vanderbilt's estate near Asheville.
Students at the school participated in both theoretical classroom lectures and extensive field exercises, shaping the early development of American forestry education.
The school facilities are now part of the Cradle of Forestry in America heritage site, featuring educational exhibits and interpretive trails for visitors.
The curriculum combined German forestry techniques with American practices, as Schenck imported European methods while adapting them to local conditions.
Location: Transylvania County
Inception: 1896
Founders: Carl A. Schenck
Official opening: September 1, 1898
Part of: Cradle of Forestry in America
GPS coordinates: 35.35124,-82.77921
Latest update: May 18, 2025 20:58
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