American Chestnut Cooperators' Foundation

The American Chestnut Cooperators' Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring the American chestnut tree, once a dominant and vital part of eastern U.S. forests. Through research and breeding, they develop blight-resistant tree varieties to re-establish healthy populations. Their work involves collaboration with scientists and volunteers to ensure the chestnut's survival and ecological importance, aiming to bring back the majestic trees that supported wildlife, forestry, and communities before they were nearly wiped out by blight in the early 20th century.