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New challenge aims to bring 1,000 thriving chestnut trees to NYC

The goal is to help distribute American chestnut saplings and eventually grow the trees.

Rob Taub

May 1, 2025, 4:35 PM

Updated 6 hr ago

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A new challenge toward residents aims to bring 1,000 thriving chestnut trees to New York City.
The goal is to help distribute American chestnut saplings and eventually grow the trees.
The American chestnut was once one of the most abundant trees in North America before a fungal disease began to kill off the population.
The New York Restoration Project is seeking individuals and institutions to plant and monitor chestnut seedlings to restore the trees to their former glory.