by TACF | Oct 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Hal Brindley Many Indigenous cultures share a long history with the American chestnut tree. The tree provided an important supply of food and, in turn, many Indigenous Peoples managed landscapes to improve habitat for chestnut trees. Gathering Chestnuts, a...
by TACF | Aug 22, 2023 | External News, Press Release
The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) is excited to announce the release of CLEAR DAY THUNDER: Rescuing the American Chestnut, a documentary about the grassroots efforts of passionate citizen scientists and researchers working to restore this ecologically and...
by TACF | Jul 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Hill Craddock, TN Chapter President The Tennessee Chapter held a very successful one-day pollination workshop on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at the beautiful Chestnut Ridge Orchard in Middle Tennessee. The pollination workshop was led by TN Chapter President, Hill...
by TACF | May 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
On April 27, 2023, The American Chestnut Foundation’s (TACF) Board of Directors announced that conservation leader Dr. William Pitt has been appointed President & CEO of TACF. Dr. Pitt will further the organization’s mission currently led by President & CEO...
by TACF | Apr 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
PHOTO CREDIT: “Standing Out in a Crowd” by Matt Nichols, winner of the 2019 American Chestnut Photo Contest. It is time again to begin thinking about your best photos of American chestnut or American chestnut hybrids for entry into this year’s contest. We enjoy...
