Record #:

5367

Author(s):

Ellis, Marshall

Abstract:

Most people remember George Vanderbilt as the builder of Biltmore Estate near Asheville. Less well-known is his influence on forest management in the nation. Surrounding his home were 125,000 acres of forest which he named Pisgah. Vanderbilt was determined that his woods would not be subject to a \"cut down and move on\" policy prevalent in the nation at that time. Ellis discusses Vanderbilt's vision of well-managed forests.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 70 Issue 4, Sept 2002, p146-150, il

Subject(s):

Forest management; Pisgah National Forest