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In this episode, we delve into the ecological significance of the American chestnut tree with Sara Fitzsimmons, Chief Conservation Officer for The American Chestnut Foundation. Join as we explore its history, ecological importance, challenges faced due to habitat change and disease, on-going conservation efforts, and how you can get involved in its ecological restoration. Resources: Diamond, S. J., et al. (2000). Hard mast production before and after the chestnut blight. Southern Journal of Applied Forestry, 24(4), 196-201.) The American Chestnut Foundation) The American Chestnut Foundation: Growing Chestnuts) Tree Snapp App) Varner, J. M., et al. (2021). Litter flammability of 50 southeastern north American tree species: evidence for mesophication gradients across multiple ecosystems. Frontiers in Forests and Global Change, 4, 727042.) Donate to wild turkey research: UF Turkey Donation Fund) , Auburn Turkey Donation Fund) Do you have a topic you’d like us to cover? Leave us a review) or send us an email at [email protected])! Sara Fitzsimmons [email protected]), Website) Dr. Marcus Lashley @DrDisturbance), Publications) Dr. Will Gulsby @dr_will_gulsby), Publications) Turkeys for Tomorrow @turkeysfortomorrow) UF DEER Lab @ufdeerlab), YouTube) Please help us by taking our (QUICK) listener survey) - Thank you! Check out the NEW DrDisturbance YouTube channel! DrDisturbance YouTube) Watch these podcasts on YouTube) Leave a podcast rating) for a chance to win free gear! Get a 10% discount at Grounded Brand) by using the code ‘TurkeyScience’ at checkout! This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to turkeysfortomorrow.org). Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak