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- proper noun A taxonomic
genus within thefamily Fagaceae — thechestnuts .
Etymologies
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Of the various species of chestnut or Castanea those native to Japan and Central China appear most resistant, probably having been for ages accustomed to the presence of the fungus, while the European chestnut, _Castanea sativa_, our native _C.
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Abies spp., and Larix spp.; broadleaf species such as Castanea sp.,
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Sustainability focusDaniel and Amanda Burt bought the apartment complex for $115,000 and plan to transfer ownership to Castanea when it is approved as a nonprofit.
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Sustainability focusDaniel and Amanda Burt bought the apartment complex for $115,000 and plan to transfer ownership to Castanea when it is approved as a nonprofit.
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Castanea's members moved to Chestnut Hill, Tenn., in South Nashville two years ago, planning to live in close proximity to one another, fulfilling their vision of Christian community and helping others.
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The product of this age is for people to choose their own way and be independent, but whenever I go to Haiti to do work down there, people are living in these families in a tribal idea of community, and you realize that our Western idea of self-reliance and independence is a pretty new thing, said Daniel Burt, a member of Castanea.
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Castanea has since completed the initial cleanup, and the group hopes to begin construction in the next few months, installing new windows, doors and a roof.
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As part of their mission, Castanea members are working with the residents of Chestnut Hill to promote urban gardening and entrepreneurship.
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The American chestnut (Castanea dentata) was once one of the dominant trees of eastern North American forests.
American chestnut tree with chestnut blight AYDIN 2009
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Castanea's members moved to Chestnut Hill, Tenn., in South Nashville two years ago, planning to live in close proximity to one another, fulfilling their vision of Christian community and helping others.
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