Poricy Park to Plant Rare American Chestnut Trees

By: Poricy Park Conservancy
 
 
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April 2, 2015 - PRLog -- On Thursday, April 9th at 2pm Poricy Park will be planting two American Chestnut saplings at the Park. The American Chestnut was prominent until the early 1900’s at which time chestnut blight was unintentionally brought to North America and destroyed most of the mature American chestnut trees within 40 years. Poricy Park is fortunate to receive and care for two saplings and will use the opportunity to share with all of the visitors the beauty, history, and value of this majestic species! The saplings are donated and grown by Tony Rosati, a local resident who raises chestnuts to be planted in the area. Tony is trying to revive the American Chestnuts species in Middletown parks.

Since 1970, Poricy Park Conservancy has been preserving 250 acres of open space, wildlife and their habitats, prehistoric fossil beds, and the Historic Murray Farmhouse.PoricyPark is an exceptional ecological resource whose 250 acres make it one of the largest parks in MonmouthCounty. PoricyPark is a regional resource, serving residents throughout New Jersey and the Tri-state area. The park is a center for environmental and cultural education, enhancing the community's enjoyment and appreciation of nature and local history. For information about Poricy Park, visit www.PoricyPark.org or call the Nature Center at 732-842-5966.

Contact
Sharon Goodman
sharong@poricypark.org
7328425966
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Source:Poricy Park Conservancy
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Tags:American Chestnut, Nature
Industry:Environment, Non-profit
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