Did you know where chestnut blight originated? Well if not, now you do! #americanchestnut #chestnutblight #saveourforests #restoration #conservation #nature #environment #trees #treefacts #climatecontrol #rootedinrestoration #fungus #blight | The American Chestnut Foundation

Once an icon, the functionally extinct American chestnut tree could be restored

New York Restoration Project on Instagram: "Scientists estimate there were roughly 4 BILLION American chestnut trees in the Eastern United States before the blight hit in the early twentieth century. The American chestnut was one of the most abundant and productive trees in North America at the time, growing up to 100 feet tall on average and producing tons of nutrient-rich nuts every year. American chestnuts were a critical part of forest ecosystems and a prized source of food and timber 🌰 The

Chestnut blight changed everything. Watch how this deadly fungus transformed a once-mighty tree. | The American Chestnut Foundation

This magnificent American Chestnut is a delight to observe. I'm disturbed by the presence of blight on the bark. #treesofinstagram #trees #nuts #disease #leaves #rare | Cherie Ann Rowe

Follow us to learn more about the blight and what to do if this happens to a tree near you! | The American Chestnut Foundation