An introduction to the American chestnut (Castanea dentata) [Online course]

Stacy Byrd

doi:10.2737/SRS-GTR-271

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An introduction to the American chestnut (Castanea dentata) [Online course]

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Authors:

Stacy Byrd

Year:

2021

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Southern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/SRS-GTR-271

Source:

Gen. Tech. Rep. SRS-271. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Southern Research Station.

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Abstract

Learn basic background information on the American chestnut: taxonomy, silvics, historic importance, ecological functions, and its demise. Materials include interactive audio and video, glossary, links to free resources, and more. Visit https://research.fs.usda.gov/srs/products/multimedia/webinars/introduction-american-chestnut for information on how to register for the course.

Keywords

American chestnut, taxonomy, silvics, ecological functions

Citation

Clark, Stacy L. 2021. An introduction to the American chestnut (Castanea dentata) [Online course]. Gen. Tech. Rep. SRS-271. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Southern Research Station. https://doi.org/10.2737/SRS-GTR-271.