Preliminary Research to Assess Deer Exclusion Influence on Survival and Growth of American Chestnut Planted in George Washington National Forest
According to Samantha Bowers, “The expected results of this research will be to identify deer exclusion strategies that limit deer browse and lead to successful establishment of self-sustaining chestnut populations. The ultimate goal is the development of American chestnut trees that are blight resistant, root rot resistant and American chestnuts that can grow and reproduce naturally thereby setting the stage for true species restoration throughout the eastern United States.” Read the complete story at the National Forest Foundation website.
