SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A rare bee species was spotted in Syracuse for the first time at a SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry research station. In July, ESF pollinator ecologist ...

Researchers at the University of Memphis used a free app to rediscover a species of beetle that was thought to be extinct.

A rare bee species native to New York state was discovered in the Syracuse area for the first time in July. The discovery not only marks the first confirmed sighting of the chestnut mining bee in CNY, ...

Scientists have a plan to restore the nearly extinct American chestnut to its abundant glory, and they need New York City residents’ help. The New York Restoration Project has launched an effort to ...

Uncovering the genetic saga of Castanea trees, a pivotal study maps their evolutionary journey and local climate adaptations. This research pierces through the veil of time to reveal the genetic ...

CRESSONA — Seeds lying deep inside a sleepy hillside orchard could play a crucial role in the regeneration of the embattled American chestnut tree. Early Friday morning, a team of volunteers dropped ...

Q: What can you tell me about American and Chinese chestnut? A: American chestnut (genus Castanea, species dentate) is in the beech family. This tree was a plentiful species, providing 25 percent of ...