The American Chestnut: Restoring ecological function | Ep 106

In this episode, we delve into the ecological significance of the American chestnut tree with Sara Fitzsimmons, Chief Conservation Officer for The American Chestnut Foundation. Join as we explore its history, ecological importance, challenges faced due to habitat change and disease, on-going conservation efforts, and how you can get involved in its ecological restoration.

Media in video courtesy of The American Chestnut Foundation.

Resources:

Diamond, S. J., et al. (2000). Hard mast production before and after the chestnut blight. Southern Journal of Applied Forestry, 24(4), 196-201. https://pdfhost.io/v/OjiMyY8.K_Hard_M...

The American Chestnut Foundation https://tacf.org/

The American Chestnut Foundation: Growing Chestnuts https://tacf.org/growing-chestnuts/

Tree Snapp App https://treesnap.org/

Varner, J. M., et al. (2021). Litter flammability of 50 southeastern north American tree species: evidence for mesophication gradients across multiple ecosystems. Frontiers in Forests and Global Change, 4, 727042. https://pdfhost.io/v/YQB~speeh_Litter...

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https://tacf.org/staff/

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