Fungal blight decimated the American chestnut tree in the early 20th century, killing billions of trees and altering the life cycle of the species native to the Appalachian Mountain region.

By interbreeding the American with its Chinese cousin, tree lovers have created an American chestnut with some resistance to Asian blight and have developed a virus that can be injected into ...

Between logging and the introduction of chestnut blight, the once prevalent American chestnut became increasingly uncommon throughout its traditional range in the Appalachians.

PAXTON — For decades the American chestnut — an icon of Americana and vital component of Eastern U.S. forest ecology and economy — seemed lost for all time. Even the combined resources of ...

Let’s Farm Chestnuts Again The American chestnut tree almost disappeared during the 20th century. Bringing it back could provide a new staple crop—and help the planet.

Between logging and the introduction of chestnut blight, the once prevalent American chestnut became increasingly uncommon throughout its traditional range in the Appalachians.

As chestnut season arrives, meet the farmers, scientists, and advocates fighting to bring back the American chestnut, a onetime culinary staple in the United States.

The goal of this "assisted migration" experiment is to see if humans could not only help the American chestnut tree deal with climate change but also help restore it.

Technology Puts American Chestnut Trees on the Comeback Trail U.S. considers releasing a genetically modified version tolerant of blight, as some people warn of environmental risks ...

The American chestnut tree was nearly wiped out by disease. But efforts are underway to develop a new strain that's more resistant to blight.

The American chestnut tree was nearly wiped out by disease. But efforts are underway to develop a new strain that's more resistant to blight.