American chestnut - Wikipedia
The American chestnut (Castanea dentata) is a large, fast-growing deciduous tree of the beech family native to eastern North America. [3] As is true of all species in the genus Castanea, the American …
Restoring the iconic American chestnut - US Forest Service
Aug 1, 2024 · More than 60 American chestnut seedlings were planted by Forest Service employees and volunteers at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area in Kentucky, May 2, 2024. The …
The fight for a fallen giant: Bringing back the American chestnut
May 3, 2024 · With its strong, rot resistant wood and abundant annual crop of nutrient dense chestnuts, the American chestnut was once an invaluable hardwood for humans and wildlife before the chestnut …
The American Chestnut Foundation | Rooted in Restoration
Learn how to identify American chestnuts and send us a sample for identification. Want a tree? Learn how to get American chestnut seeds from TACF.
Background on American chestnut and chestnut blight
Over 3 billion American chestnut trees were found in mixed hardwood forests with oaks (Quercus spp.), maples (Acer spp.), and hickories (Carya spp.). Because it could grow rapidly and attain huge sizes, …
American Chestnut Restoration | Restore Our Forests
American Chestnut Restoration is committed to the revival of the iconic American chestnut tree, a species once abundant in our forests. We employ innovative biotechnologies to address the …
American Chestnut - Cornell University
American chestnut, once common across the state south of the Adirondacks, has succumbed to the deadly chestnut blight, so that there are practically no live trees over 4 inches in diameter. Perhaps …
American Chestnut - Ohio Department of Natural Resources
American Chestnut was predominately located in the eastern half of Ohio, where the soils are more acidic. Its nuts were a staple food of the Native Americans and pioneers, while its wood was …
AMERICAN CHESTNUT - CASTANEA DENTATA | The UFOR Nursery
Remnant root systems are resilient and continue to send up new shoots that eventually succumb to the blight. The American chestnut is a large tree with brown, smooth buds and twigs. The tree can grow …
Chestnut Identification | Explore More & Learn — American ...
Discover how to identify chestnut species and learn about the American Chestnut Restoration efforts. Access history, projects, and resources to support conservation.