Author: John D. Ambrose

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Published: 2005

Total Pages: 19

ISBN-13: 9780662395454

This report evaluates the status of the American chestnut (Castanea dentata). Remnants of once large populations of this tree still survive across most of its historical range in southern Ontario as well as most of the states within its range to the south. The report provides general information on the species (name and classification, description) and describes the following: distribution; habitat; biology; population sizes and trends; limiting factors and threats; special significance of the species; existing protection or other status.