Reviving the American Chestnut Tree

The American chestnut tree used to be very common in the Eastern United States, but it nearly went extinct. Now, scientists are working hard to bring this important tree back to life. Andrew Newhouse, an environmental biologist, talks about the efforts to revive the American chestnut and why it matters for the environment. This story shows how science can help restore nature and protect our forests.

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