In this episode, Caroline interviews her grandfather, Dr. Joseph James, about his work in saving the almost extinct American Chestnut tree. 
To learn more about the conservation efforts going on to protect the American Chestnut, follow this link to the American Chestnut Foundation's website: https://acf.org/

In this episode, Caroline interviews her grandfather, Dr. Joseph James, about his work in saving the almost extinct American Chestnut tree. To learn more about the conservation efforts going on to protect the American Chestnut, follow this link to the American Chestnut Foundation's website: https://acf.org/

Episode 21: Chestnut Returns

Students from Furman University's Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities host the series Upstate Anecdotes. This podcast seeks to further social equity by highlighting social justice and environmental issues through storytelling.
The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities strives to promote sustainable communities that are socially just and equitable, environmentally sound and resilient, and economically viable across the Southeast through cultivating and connecting sustainability leaders, conducting and applying breakthrough sustainability research, and designing innovative ways to teach and learn about sustainability.
The views expressed by our podcasters and other interviewees don’t necessarily represent the views of the Shi Institute or Furman University. However, our mission is to provide a platform for students to express their concerns and insights and promote dialog about critical issues. We are proud of the work they have done and their dedication to raising awareness about important community issues.

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Students from Furman University's Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities host the series Upstate Anecdotes. This podcast seeks to further social equity by highlighting social justice and environmental issues through storytelling. The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities strives to promote sustainable communities that are socially just and equitable, environmentally sound and resilient, and economically viable across the Southeast through cultivating and connecting sustainability leaders, conducting and applying breakthrough sustainability research, and designing innovative ways to teach and learn about sustainability. The views expressed by our podcasters and other interviewees don’t necessarily represent the views of the Shi Institute or Furman University. However, our mission is to provide a platform for students to express their concerns and insights and promote dialog about critical issues. We are proud of the work they have done and their dedication to raising awareness about important community issues.

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