In The Maine Woods, A Towering Giant Could Help Save Chestnuts

Source: http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2015/12/17/459203467/in-the-maine-woods-a-towering-giant-could-help-save-chesnuts?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=thesalt

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This is the tallest known American chestnut tree in North America, clocking in at precisely 115 feet. It's an exciting find for those seeking to eventually restore the tree to its previous habitat.

This is the tallest known American chestnut tree in North America, clocking in at precisely 115 feet. It’s an exciting find fo…

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