Hunters might get something out of this.

[submin]

I've seen these get big enough to bare fruit but usually die soon after. Hope these people have success. http://www.aep.com/environmental/stewardship/restoringchestnuttree/default.htm

 

[PATH]

I found this an enlightening post both as a hunter and as a believer in conservation. Take a read all you folks. It is a worthy cause.

 

[bedlamite]

Strange, there is no mention of the 60 acre plot of original forest in western Wisconsin they are trying to save.

http://www.wnrmag.com/stories/2002/aug02/chest.htm

 

[RandyB]

The new house I am buying this week has a nice chestnut tree int the back yard. I didn't even know what type of tree it was (my wife couldn't believe I didn't know, since when we go hiking one of the games we play is "name that tree" So far she gets pine about 50% and sycamore about 25% until my folks pointed it out to me. I can only think of one other place local that has chestnut trees. Great site BTW and thanks for providing it to us.