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The American Chestnut Tree with Doug Gillis



Segment 2, March 23rd, 2024

Over one hundred years ago the American Chestnut tree had a considerable impact on the landscape of eastern North America.  This large, deciduous tree was a part of the diet of wildlife & people, it provided wood for buildings & furniture, & provided shade to the canopy of its habitat.  Then a blight occurred.

The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) is the largest advocate & fundraiser for helping bring back a blight resistant version of the now endangered tree. TACF active member Doug Gillis joined Carolina Outdoor host, Bill Bartee about the impact & recent mistake that occurred to the modern research involving the chestnut tree.
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