The Amateur Naturalist

The American Chestnut Tree Part 2 of 2

Tommy Fowler

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In Episode #6 we discuss the American Chestnut Tree   Part 2 of a 2 Part Series

Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.  I am "The Amateur Naturalist".

We will talk about:

  • We talk about eating chestnuts
  • State University of New York studies
  • University of New England studies
  • Farm in North Carolina selling chestnuts and saplings
  • Speed Breeding trees to get them to pollinate in 9 months versus the normal 10 years

My website:
https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491

If you are interested, contribute or join as a member:  (Or if you find an American Chestnut Tree please report it to these folks or one of the universities mentioned......or all three.)
They have different chapters in several states.
The American Chestnut Foundation
https://acf.org


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The short music intro and outro is:
"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.  
I love this music.  Thank you, Dan.

This music is royalty free.


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