American chestnut nurseries offer hope for the future

Tom Huff, who describes himself as a citizen scientist, began rearing pure American chestnut trees in grow tubes at his home eight years ago. After they sprout, he transfers them to 74 nursery plots established throughout Pennsylvania, waiting for the day when they can play a role in saving the iconic tree.
It’s been a century since the American chestnuts that once dominated the landscape were eradicated by blight. Although trees do persist, the blight continues to prevent them from reaching maturity.

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