The downfall of the American Chestnut tree is a somber chapter in the history of North American forests. Once towering giants that dominated the landscape of the Eastern United States, these ...

Now, scientists are using a combination of techniques to develop blight-resistant trees from this remaining population. The American Chestnut Foundation recognizes you can’t improve what you can ...

You’ve probably heard of chestnut trees. And depending on where you live, it’s possible you’ve even driven down a Chestnut Street in your hometown. But have you ever seen a healthy American ...

A new festival in Castanea Township, Clinton County, looks to celebrate the area’s chestnut history and raise awareness about its recovery efforts.

In an exclusive partnership with The American Chestnut ... functionally extinct wood, the distillery "preserve[s] both the unique flavors of the American chestnuts and the tree itself." ...

where visitors can come to learn about the research that supported the American chestnut restoration, discover interesting facts about the tree that was almost rendered extinct, and engage in some ...