Record #:

28533

Author(s):

Shapiro, Leah

Abstract:

The American Chestnut Foundation is working to restore the chestnut tree to America. The conditions for the tree’s disappearance are detailed along with the foundation's breeding program. The foundation is breeding hybrid chestnut trees and has had some success. Their work and their mission are described.

Source:

The Laurel of Asheville (NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 13 Issue 2, February 2016, p86-87

Subject(s):

Chestnut blight; Trees--Diseases and pests--North Carolina, Western; Trees--North Carolina; Horticulture