The Biltmore Lectures on Sylviculture is a book written by Carl Alwin Schenck. The book is a comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of forestry, particularly the cultivation of trees for commercial purposes. The author draws on his experience as the first director of the Biltmore Forest School, which was established by George Vanderbilt on his estate in North Carolina in the late 19th century. The book covers a wide range of topics, including...