The Cradle commemorates the birthplace of forestry in the U.S.
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on December 31, 2022
Deep in the heart of the Pisgah National Forest near Brevard, lies the Cradle of Forestry in America. This unique heritage site commemorates the birthplace of professional forestry in the United States. As we shall see, events occurring in Western North Carolina at the end of the 19th century play a significant role today in guiding the management of public and private forests throughout our country.
Forestry can be defined as the profession that is the art and science of managing our forest lands for all the goods and services they can produce . . .
