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Return of American Chestnut

Discussion in 'The Wood Pile' started by Sourwood, Apr 26, 2021.

  1. Sourwood

    Sourwood

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    Scientists are hoping to renew the presence of a once prevalent tree. Saw a story on News Nation broadcast, and did some more internet searching.

    They of course wanted a balance and some lady was carrying on that it was tampering with the ecosystem as if mutant mushroom people would be created.
     
  2. Eric Wanderweg

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    Sounds promising. I might be in the twilight years of my life by the time these trees are well-established in our forests again, but I still look forward to seeing this someday.
     
  3. Backwoods Savage

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    It surely will be great if they can once again populate the woods with chestnut trees.