The goal of THE AMERICAN CHESTNUT FOUNDATION is to restore the American chestnut tree to its native range within the woodlands of the eastern United States, using a scientific research and breeding program developed by its founders. We harvested our first blight-resistant nuts in 2005, and the Foundation hopes to begin reforestation trials with blight-resistant American-type trees before the end of this decade, using sound ecological principles. The return of the American chestnut to its former niche in the Appalachian hardwood forest ecosystem is a major restoration project that requires a multi-faceted effort involving 6,000 members & volunteers, research, sustained funding and most important, a sense of the past and a hope for the future.

American Chestnut Foundation Meghan Jordan Director of Communications 160 Zillicoa Street Suite D Asheville, NC  28801 Phone: (828) 281-0047 x301 Fax: (828) 253-5373  Visit Website

American Chestnut Restoration

Using new technologies and a strong partnership, blight resistant strains of American Chestnut are being used to restore the tree to its former range.