Southern Appalachian

Botanical Society

publishing Castanea since 1936

The Southern Appalachians - the nonglaciated mountainous areas of Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and southwestern New York – form an evolutionary center for native plant diversity for the northern temperate regions of the world.  In 1935 The Southern Appalachian Botanical Club was formed at West Virginia University for "all persons interested in the botany of the Southern Appalachian Mountains."  Today, the name and purpose has changed slightly to the Southern Appalachian Botanical Society (SABS) with its focus on the botany of the eastern states.  The membership includes professional and amateur botanists from across the country who are interested in eastern botany, in the journal, and in the activities of the society.

Article by A. B. Brooks, 1937 on the American Chestnut tree, Castanea dentata

     published in Castanea 2(5): 61-67.

To view the Table of Contents from issues of the journal, Volume 1 (1936), click here

Announcements:

Starting in 2012, membership categories will change to reflect how Castanea will be delivered to members. Annual memberships will allow for electronic access to all issues of Castanea volume 1 to current.  For an additional change you may continue to receive the printed version of the journal. Membership dues notices for 2012 will go out soon! (1/3/2012)

You have already or will soon receive communication from Allen Press concerning online access to Castanea. If we have your e-mail address you should have received a request to register for online access.  If we do not have your e-mail, Allen Press will be sending you a letter requesting your e-mail so you can gain access. (1/3/2012)   

Through an agreement with BioOne, SABS members may gain free access all Castanea articles published since 2004.  To gain access, click here; you will then be prompted for a username and password.   If you do not know the username and password, please drop an e-mail to Charles Horn.