The story of the American chestnut tree is a great reminder of just how much forests can change in a short time. Chestnut was once the dominant tree across much of our continent, providing food, shelter, and economic opportunity to generations of Appalachians. So where did the chestnuts go? And will they ever come back? We are joined this week by Cassie Stark of the American Chestnut Foundation, and Zoe Bergman of the Virginia Department of Forestry to learn all about this once ubiquitous tr...
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The story of the American chestnut tree is a great reminder of just how much forests can change in a short time. Chestnut was once the dominant tree across much of our continent, providing food, shelter, and economic opportunity to generations of Appalachians. So where did the chestnuts go? And will they ever come back? We are joined this week by Cassie Stark of the American Chestnut Foundation, and Zoe Bergman of the Virginia Department of Forestry to learn all about this once ubiquitous tr...
What even is an invasive species? While many species that we have across the landscape are non-native, some are particularly harmful to native ecosystems. Getting these invasives under control is a persistent and increasingly challenging task. While daunting, there is a broad array of solutions for landowners looking to do their part. In this week's episode of The Hardy Woods Podcast, we dive into the past, present, and future of invasive species with Zoe Bergman of the Virg...
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The story of the American chestnut tree is a great reminder of just how much forests can change in a short time. Chestnut was once the dominant tree across much of our continent, providing food, shelter, and economic opportunity to generations of Appalachians. So where did the chestnuts go? And will they ever come back? We are joined this week by Cassie Stark of the American Chestnut Foundation, and Zoe Bergman of the Virginia Department of Forestry to learn all about this once ubiquitous tr...
