Pisgah National Forest
CountryUSA
Area2,100 km2
TypeMixed temperate
Key SpeciesEastern hemlock, black bear, wild turkey
About Pisgah National Forest
The first national forest in the eastern USA. Established 1916 on land bought by George Vanderbilt. The Cradle of Forestry is here - Americas first forestry school. Contains the highest peaks in eastern North America.
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