Restoration of the American Chestnut to Central Appalachian Forests
Description
Description
Beginning in early 2013, Duke Energy commits to conduct carefully monitored field tests on transgenic American chestnut trees, to assess the viability and safety of reintroducing the species.
Implementation of the Project/Activity
By conducting field tests on transgenic trees, this commitment helps support Duke Energy's strategy to support forest health, increasingly viewed as a necessary strategy for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. The characteristics studies could also help fuel economic growth for the Central Appalachian region.
Duke Energy has long understood the value of forests to their business, and has participated in numerous forest restoration projects, as well as wetland restoration projects. this commitment will be funded by Duke Energy.
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The Forest Health Initiative
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Deliverables & Timeline
Conduct three-year, three-acre test plots
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Timeline
01 January 1970 (start date)
01 January 2015 (date of completion)
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Geographical coverage
USA, Central Appalachian Forests
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