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Saving the American Chestnut Tree

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The American chestnut tree was once one of the most important trees in North America, but a deadly fungus nearly wiped it out. Join Emmett Hoops to discover why this remarkable tree mattered so much and how we can all help protect nature for future generations.

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© BYUradio Length 14 min 13 July 2026 Season 7 Episode 3 ScienceEducationalNature USA Episodic

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© BYUradio Length 14 min 13 July 2026 Season 7 Episode 3 ScienceEducationalNature USA Episodic

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The American chestnut tree was once one of the most important trees in North America, but a deadly fungus nearly wiped it out. Join Emmett Hoops to discover why this remarkable tree mattered so much and how we can all help protect nature for future generations.

Guest: Emmett Hoops, Director for District 5 and Vice President for Outreach, New York Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation (at time of recording)

Link to S7 printable: https://www.byuradio.org/blog-post/d1ea7c0c-3362-4848-907a-c8b668814b38/fill-in-the-blanks-for-season-7


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