Discovering the Ozark Chinquapin

About this episode

The episode features an interview with Steve Bost discussing the history and restoration efforts of the Ozark Chinquapin.

Join us as we talk with Ozark Chinquapin Foundation president and founder, Steve Bost. Steve talks about the history of this once prevalent species and what the foundation is doing to restore it in its native habitat. Learn more about the foundation: https://ozarkchinquapinmembership.org/board-of-directors/ View the photos referenced in the episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCVvMF

People in this episode

Guest: Steve Bost

Topics covered

• Ozark Chinquapin
• species restoration
• native habitat
• history
• environmental conservation

Keywords

• Ozark Chinquapin
• species history
• restoration
• native habitat
• environmental efforts

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ozark Chinquapin Foundation

Places: Ozark

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