Wood Trivia: Test Your Knowledge
Posted On
May 21, 2026
How did North Carolina's Cradle of Forestry shape U.S. forestry? If you were with us at the DHA Annual Meeting, you'll know this answer.
Answer: In the 1890s, George Vanderbilt recognized the need to preserve forestland while still making it profitable. He hired German forester Carl Schenck to develop a sustainable land management system: harvesting timber while reforesting and protecting the ecosystem for future generations. In 1898, Schenck founded the first U.S. forestry school.
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