‘America’s tree’ is missing. Will we do what it takes to bring it back?
Genetic modification is the only credible path to restoring the blight-wracked American chestnut. Bruce Beehler is a ...
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The American Chestnut Project
If you wish to be added to our notification list so that you can receive updates on the regulatory status of our trees, email [email protected]. Keep an eye out for updates! In the meantime, we ...
Startup Chestnut Raises $160 Million for Forest Carbon Removal
Startup Chestnut Carbon has raised $160 million to plant, restore and manage trees on degraded farmland, generating carbon credits for customers that include Microsoft Corp.  The company's goal: ...
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The Search for Blight Resistance-enhancing Genes
more and more genes are being identified with a plant's ability to defend itself against disease (see Powell et al. 2006). In order to enhance blight-tolerance in the American chestnut tree, we are ...
Microsoft signs massive carbon credit deal with reforestation startup Chestnut Carbon
The 25-year deal would enable Chestnut Carbon to reforest 60,000 acres of land across Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas.