Welcome to episode 8 of The Village Chestnut Tree. Today’s episode is about the scope of the problem of invasive species. Trees are under unprecedented threats. How big is the problem and how can we learn more? You’ll find out in this episode.
Persistent rumors claim that somewhere in North America, a magical stand of fully mature American chestnuts thrives, proving that blight has a natural enemy. Not so. There are no such chestnut groves. There are, however, some trees that have remained untouched by blight — but their day will come. Still, we treasure these trees because they will help us provide the necessary genetic diversity in the coming decades of restoration.
In this episode of The Village Chestnut Tree, you’ll learn more about how the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s zone system helps us choose the right plants for where we live. Will your chestnut seedling survive in your yard?
How you start your chestnut is every bit as important as where you plant it. This episode will provide instructions on how to succeed.
Andy Newhouse of SUNY ESF writes about the history of transgenics at the Syracuse facility, the future of tree restoration, and the validity of the transgenic approach. Read by your host, Emmett Hoops.
The Village Chestnut Tree presents information about the reintroduction of the American Chestnut, along with information of interest to tree lovers everywhere.
Welcome to a podcast about trees — all trees, but with a special concentration on the American chestnut tree and all trees threatened by pests and disease.
