Source: These Nuts are Worth It — The American Chestnut Foundation This summer, we’re aiming to produce 1,000 hand-pollinated nuts for our genomic-assisted breeding program, and each one is a vital step toward restoring the American chestnut. Producing a single nut takes time, tools, and teamwork, so these nuts aren't cheap! Each one costs us about $25 to produce. From pollination to harvest, every step is a critical part of breeding a more blight-resistant tree. By sponsoring just one nut for $25, you’re helping us bring the American chestnut back to our forests. Sponsor a handful, and you’re helping to rebuild an entire ecosystem. . . . The goal is to breed a resistant, American Chestnut so the species can once again thrive in North America. Bob Wilson
an admirable goal. there seem to be two types of chestnuts around here. one with chestnuts, and one with beautiful grape like clusters of flowers in white or red
