A fungus that's deadly to butternut trees has been found on the Island, and there is no known cure. (Clay Cutting - image credit) Islanders are being urged to take precautions to prevent the spread of ...

Butternut country is so distinctive that Parker Nichols knows he has arrived even before he sees the first butternut tree. As the proprietor of Vermont WildWoods, a flooring and millwork company in ...

For butternut lovers who simply want to give the trees a boost, he suggests planting nuts in open areas, covered by a screen to keep squirrels away. While the October symposium was an important first ...