by Jules Smith | Feb 11, 2021 | External News
An article about the significant role of the American chestnut tree in Appalachia was published in the winter 2021 issue of A.T. Journeys, magazine of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. The article details the many benefits of the tree and how its loss impacted the...
by Jules Smith | Dec 3, 2020 | External News
Joe Lamp’l, host of The joe gardener Show on PBS, recently interviewed TACF’s Director of Restoration, Sara Fitzsimmons, for his podcast featuring the American chestnut. This lively and educational episode highlights the tree’s history, significance,...
by Jules Smith | Nov 18, 2020 | eSprout
The pandemic has made us all re-think how we do things, and outreach for TACF is no exception. In normal times, staff and volunteers give in-person talks or participate in educational programs to share the story of the American chestnut. It’s a great way to get...
by Jules Smith | Nov 18, 2020 | eSprout
Nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina is the Town of Montreat. Tree Board Chair Ann Vinson began the day’s ceremonial event by telling the crowd of 20 Montreat residents that a historical U.S. Forest Service site survey in 1907 showed upwards of 50%...
by Jules Smith | Nov 18, 2020 | eSprout
The VT/NH-TACF Chapter is aggressively seeking wild American chestnut trees that produce viable nuts for planting in Germplasm Conservation Orchards (GCO). If the transgenic chestnut is approved for distribution, these trees will contribute to the needed genetic...
