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 ...

SHIPMAN—Nostalgic Virginians are harvesting memories as iconic chestnut trees make a comeback from near extinction.

Our goal is to reintroduce a population of these tolerant trees back into forest ecosystems of the eastern United States. The American Chestnut Project has evolved from basic research into a ...

A member of the Fagaceae family, this tree is closely related to other commonly known trees such as all species of oak and the American chestnut tree. Found in well-drained acidic soil, this tree can ...