by Jules Smith | May 12, 2017 | eSprout
Much of conservation work is a long-term effort requiring forethought and patience. It also depends on one generation inspiring the next to take up the torch and carry the dream forward to success. “As a young man, my father was broken-hearted watching the chestnut...
by Jules Smith | May 11, 2017 | eSprout
TACF’s Maryland Chapter is making great strides in its backcross breeding program, and has established two seed orchards with two excellent partner organizations. One orchard is on land belonging to the Washington Suburban Sanitation Commission (WSSC), which is...
by TACF | May 9, 2017 | eSprout, Uncategorized
Send your best chestnut-related photos to TACF. The winning photo will be featured on an upcoming cover of Chestnut magazine and the winning photographer will receive a complimentary one-year membership. Let your creative light shine! How to Enter and Contest Terms:...
by Jules Smith | Apr 13, 2017 | eSprout
On Thursday, March 30, former TACF Scientist Dr. Paul Sisco gave an invited talk to about 150 students and faculty at North Carolina State University. The Mason Pharr Seminar, given annually, is funded by an endowment and administered by graduate students in several...
by Jules Smith | Apr 13, 2017 | eSprout
What: National Boy Scout Jamboree When: July 19-28, 2017 Where: Glen Jean, WV Needed: VOLUNTEERS SIGN UP HERE TACF’s West Virginia Chapter is hosting a booth along the “Conservation Trail” at the site for the National Boy Scout Jamboree in Glen Jean, WV. Roughly...
by Jules Smith | Apr 13, 2017 | eSprout
Whitetail deer love to eat the leaves and branches of small chestnut trees. Other smaller nut-eating predators like to ingest the planted seeds. Several protection methods have been tried. The favored method is a short tube (18-24 inches) and a wire cage. The tube and...
