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Fan of American chestnut tree says it can feed the world

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	Reply » \| Report Abuse \| Judge it! \| #1 Jun 9, 2008 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	Reply » \| Report Abuse \| Judge it! \| #2 Jun 9, 2008 Sounds a little nutty to me.
Doug Pleasant Grove, UT	Reply » \| Report Abuse \| Judge it! \| #3 Jun 9, 2008 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	Reply » \| Report Abuse \| Judge it! \| #4 Jun 9, 2008 At $5 a seedling, no wonder he wants to get the UN to begin planting them in Africa . . .
Good news indeed Saint Paul, MN	Reply » \| Report Abuse \| Judge it! \| #5 Jun 9, 2008 Too bad it comes from public radio, instead of the PP. What gives? Too many reporters covering crime?
Jack Handey Omaha, NE	Reply » \| Report Abuse \| Judge it! \| #6 Jun 9, 2008 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	Reply » \| Report Abuse \| Judge it! \| #8 Jun 11, 2008 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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