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Fan of American chestnut tree says it can feed the world

Full story: TwinCities.com

The mighty American chestnut was virtually wiped out by a fungus in the early 1900s, and the tree was thought to be lost forever.

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Greg from Louisiana

Mandeville, LA

Think of a large fast growing tree with a beautiful redish grain pattern that functions like redwood or cedar in outdoor useage. On top that add plentiful and nutritious nuts.

This tree is decidely missed on the American scene.
It is a lot like oak but is far superior in most respects.

Foxy

Kent, OH

Sounds a little nutty to me.

Doug

Pleasant Grove, UT

So how do we get in touch with the farmer so we can get some seedlings for next year? Please email doug.bassett@comcast.net.

Thanks.

XXX

Saint Paul, MN

At $5 a seedling, no wonder he wants to get the UN to begin planting them in Africa . . .

Good news indeed

Saint Paul, MN

Too bad it comes from public radio, instead of the PP. What gives? Too many reporters covering crime?

Jack Handey

Omaha, NE

If trees could scream, would we be so cavalier about cutting them down?
We might, if they screamed all the time, for no good reason.

xxxxxxxxxxx

Mashpee, MA

Restoring chestnuts to their original range would be great, but not introducing them to where they do not belong. Growing ANYTHING outside of its' natural range is introducing an invasive species that will have a negative effect on the local ecosystem.
How much native forest in Africa will be cut down to grow plantations of this new crop? Will anything native to the region be able to live in those newly-introduced trees? These questions should be considered BEFORE this scheme is underway.

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