The Resurrection of a Cathedral: Can Science Save the American Elm from Extinction?
July 31, 2026
For over a century, the American elm (Ulmus americana) has been a ghost in its own landscape. Once the defining silhouette of American town squares, river valleys, and the grand avenues of the Northeast, the species was decimated by the arrival of Dutch…
The Cathedral of the Forest: The High-Stakes Quest to Resurrect the American Elm
July 23, 2026
In a quiet, fenced-off grove in rural Vermont, a team of scientists is performing a deliberate, calculated act of destruction. Dressed in field gear, Gus Goodwin—the director of science and technology advancement for The Nature Conservancy in…
