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History of the American Chestnut

October 6, 2021 by Carol O

The history of The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) chronicles the ongoing pursuit of a fundamental goal: to develop a blight-resistant American chestnut tree through scientific research and breeding, and to restore the tree to its native forests along the eastern United States. Read more:

American chestnut tree in Autumn. Source:

Filed Under: Conservation, From The Ground Up, Shrubs /Trees /Groundcover

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