The Kump Education Center in Elkins welcomed community members Wednesday evening for a lecture titled “Returning the American ...

When you mention chestnuts to most people, they probably think of Bing Crosby’s 1946 hit, “The Christmas Song.” Everyone knows the words: “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire/Jack Frost ...

Founding members of the New York Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation approached Dr. William Powell and Dr. Charles Maynard of ESF in 1989, asking them about using modern tools of genetic ...

What Are Chestnuts? Chestnuts are shiny, round tree nuts that are related to acorns and beechnuts. They are the large edible fruit of the chestnut tree and are a popular food in Europe and China ...

The mission of the American Chestnut Research and Restoration Project at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) is to conduct basic and applied research ...

The American chestnut almost was wiped out in the 20th century. Can scientists and the Park Service bring back this iconic tree? At the end of the long weekend last April, the volunteers were cold, ...

“Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire” is playing on the radio now in the Northern Hemisphere which begs the question, “What happened to the American chestnut?” Would you be surprised to ...

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire are synonymous with the festive season, but remember, chestnuts are for life – not just for Christmas! In The Food Programme, Rachel Roddy and Sheila Dillon ...

Aug 17, 2024 Aug 17, 2024 Updated Aug 18, 2024 The American chestnut tree was one of the most populous and mighty trees in eastern North America before a blight over the past century brought it to ...