A community-driven initiative in New York City is launching the Thousand Chestnut Challenge to help restore the American chestnut tree, once a dominant species in eastern forests before near-extinction from blight. Volunteers will plant saplings resistant to the fungal disease that wiped out most of the tree’s population over a century ago. The effort aims to revive the hardwood’s ecological and cultural significance while supporting biodiversity. Participants can contribute by planting trees or donating to the cause, marking a collaborative step toward reforestation.
Thousand Chestnut Challenge is on in NYC to return American Chestnut Tree to its roots CBS News
