West Virginia chestnut grove faces relocation over planned $20B AI data centre
A rare American chestnut grove planted in the 1970s in West Virginia may have to be moved to make way for a large AI data centre. Developer Nscale plans to build the Monarch Compute Campus on 2,250 acres, a project valued at roughly $20 billion. The plan has drawn conservation concerns over the fate of the grove. Governor Patrick Morrisey has said the trees would be relocated during their dormant season in 2027, under professional supervision. Experts warn that moving the trees carries risks, particularly because they are susceptible to chestnut blight.
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