From the Woods Today - History of the American Chestnut

Episode 114
Aired on August 3, 2022

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History of American Chestnut
The American Chestnut Foundation (KY Chapter)
Tree Snap

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we learn the history of the American Chestnut, how it used to be all over Kentucky's landscapes, and what you can do to help save it. We also walk you through the process of hunting for and reporting American chestnut trees you find in the wild using the Tree Snap app.

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