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Sara Fern Fitzsimmons, TACF Director of Restoration and Northern Appalachian Regional Science Coordinator The American chestnut (Castanea dentata) was once found throughout the forests of the Appalachian Mountains and was a primary component of Pennsylvania’s forests. In the 1800s, plant importation brought with it a devastating fungal disease that all but eliminated the American chestnut from its original range. Researchers at Penn State have been on the forefront to restore this species, exploring the many facets required for the reintroduction of disease-resistant populations. The Appalachian forest ecosystem is vastly different now than it was over 100 years ago when the American chestnut was often the dominant species of a stand. Invasive and exotic vegetation, introduced diseases and pests, ravenous and excessive deer herds, overdevelopment, and threats of climate change face a species made effectively dormant by introduced disease. ....
Sara Fern Fitzsimmons, TACF Director of Restoration and Northern Appalachian Regional Science Coordinator The American chestnut (Castanea dentata) was once found throughout the forests of the Appalachian Mountains and was a primary component of Pennsylvania’s forests. In the 1800s, plant importation brought with it a devastating fungal disease that all but eliminated the American chestnut from its original range. Researchers at Penn State have been on the forefront to restore this species, exploring the many facets required for the reintroduction of disease-resistant populations. The Appalachian forest ecosystem is vastly different now than it was over 100 years ago when the American chestnut was often the dominant species of a stand. Invasive and exotic vegetation, introduced diseases and pests, ravenous and excessive deer herds, overdevelopment, and threats of climate change face a species made effectively dormant by introduced disease. ....
Here are 18 interesting panels to check out. Saturday, Jan. 9 8 a.m.: Issues Facing Grandfamilies With an increasing number of grandparents living in the same house as their kids, a whole new set of challenges arise. This panel will talk about the ramifications. Pre-register here. 7 p.m.: Goodnight Story Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding will read Living on Farms to close out the first day of the Farm Show. Sunday, Jan. 10 All about ticks and what makes them tick. Pre-register here. 7 p.m.: Goodnight Story First Lady of Pennsylvania Frances Wolf will read A Garden of Sizes to close out the second day of the Farm Show. ....
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