Restoration Project Targets American Chestnuts

Restoration Project Targets American Chestnuts - Slashfood

This is actually GREAT news.

Weird news fact: The chestnuts we eat come primarily from Europe and China. The American Chestnut was almost completely wiped out by disease.

American chestnuts have a unique and delicious taste, and I'm glad to hear they might make a comeback.

Getting married? Plant trees! Splitting up? Plant MORE trees!

Newlyweds turn back clock on deforestation - CNN.com

This story is weird, AND good for the environment!

10 Cool things about John Muir

Everyone has their heros. Rock stars, sports legends, movie stars, the list goes on. Call me what nerdy names you will, but one of my great personal heros is John Muir. Tree Hugger posted a nice little story detailing 10 cool things about John Muir. If it wasn't for him, we simply wouldn't have the park system we do today in the United States.

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/04/ten_cool_things.php