Conserve the American chestnut tree by studying the effects of hypovirulence on its ability to resist blight and mapping its genes for blight resistance. Project will also involve local youth in historical research and tree planting.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
CRITTERS DATA - WILDLIFE
Project Title: American Chestnut Conservation in Kentucky
Organization:
American Chestnut Foundation
Project ID:
9913.99.010760
Description:
Award Amount:
$65000.00
Location:
Central Virginia, eastern Kentucky