Question: What does the Pisgah National Forest mark the birthplace of?
Answer: The Pisgah National Forest is home to the Cradle of Forestry, which marks the birthplace of professional forest management and conservation practices in the U.S., predating the area’s formal establishment as a national forest in 1916. Today, visitors can explore preserved historic buildings, exhibits, and trails within the Cradle of Forestry section of the forest.
