American chestnuts take root in New York City
Hybrid s, resistant to chestnut blight, were planted at the Bronx Zoo on October 5, marking expansion of urban restoration efforts after the species was devastated by fungal disease.1, 2 An American chestnut was also observed October 16 at Green-Wood Cemetery, reflecting both wild survivors and active replanting initiatives underway across New York City.1
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