The fruit from this tree has been a valued food source for humans, wildlife, and livestock alike. Timber from this former giant is naturally rot-resistant and nearly as durable as oak yet lighter.

The American Chestnut tree, once known as the “Redwood of the ... and dedicated volunteers are working tirelessly to bring ...

Now, scientists are using a combination of techniques to develop blight-resistant trees from this remaining population. The American Chestnut Foundation recognizes you can’t improve what you can ...

Sunlight filtered through the overstory of a thick Pennsylvania forest and a few rays fell upon the long, serrated leaves of the American chestnut trees down below. The higher Mike Manes ...

How do you conserve an ancient wedge of giant tree? With solvent, buckets of conservation-grade resin and a lot of patience. Giant sequoias are among the largest organisms in the world. It took 12 ...