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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

PISGAH NATIONAL FOREST

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The Pisgah National Forest was established on October 7, 1916. It is managed by the United States Forest Service.

Linville gorge- is the
Grand Canyon of North Carolina
Middle prong- has rugged elevation ridges and the pigeon river goes right through it
Shining rock-has been around since 1964 and was actually the location for a fictional book

Photo by jon.roberts

The main use for the land is recreational use such as hiking and backpacking. It is also used for hunting, wildlife management, and timber harvesting.l

It is one of the first national forests in the eastern United States.

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It is best known for being in the cradle of forestry where the first wilderness school was located

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