Historians called chestnuts a “cradle-to-grave” tree, their rot-resistant wood once used for building ... a restoration coordinator with the American Chestnut Foundation.

“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 ...

The American Chestnut was more than just a tree; it was a cornerstone of the eastern forests. Growing up to 100 feet tall, ...