<p>Picture a tree that was wider than a midsize car and as tall as a ten-story building.  Now picture a 3.5 billion of them stretching across the Appalachian region.  The American Chestnut once dominated this landscape but completely disappeared in less than a couple of decades.  Join us as we explore what happened to this tree and how it's making a comeback. </p>

Picture a tree that was wider than a midsize car and as tall as a ten-story building. Now picture a 3.5 billion of them stretching across the Appalachian region. The American Chestnut once dominated this landscape but completely disappeared in less than a couple of decades. Join us as we explore what happened to this tree and how it's making a comeback.

<p>Picture a tree that was wider than a midsize car and as tall as a ten-story building. &nbsp;Now picture a 3.5 billion of them stretching across the Appalachian region. &nbsp;The American Chestnut once dominated this landscape but completely disappeared in less than a couple of decades. &nbsp;Join us as we explore what happened to this tree and how it's making a comeback.&nbsp;</p>

The Mammoth Tree that Once Ruled the East

Promoting stewardship of our natural resources and helping Susquehanna County citizens become aware of the interrelationships between human activities and the natural environment. Hosts: Don Hibbard &amp; Devyn Voda

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Promoting stewardship of our natural resources and helping Susquehanna County citizens become aware of the interrelationships between human activities and the natural environment. Hosts: Don Hibbard & Devyn Voda

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