by Hal Brindley | Feb 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
Bruce Levine, member of The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) since 1995, has graciously stepped into the interim position of president & CEO while the search begins for TACF’s next leader. Bruce was unanimously voted in by the Board to fill this important role....
by Hal Brindley | Feb 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
TACF President & CEO Dr. William Pitt Dear Members and Friends of The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF), On behalf of the Board of Directors, I write to inform you that Dr. Will Pitt, President & CEO of our organization, will resign his position effective...
by Hal Brindley | Dec 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
Dear friends, The board of directors and staff of The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) mourn the loss of President Jimmy Carter, who died yesterday at the age of 100 in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. An Honorary Director at TACF since the very early days of the...
by Hal Brindley | Aug 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
Over the course of The American Chestnut Foundation’s 41 years, the organization has consistently sought external scientific expertise to ensure that its programming and progress are on track. To reach this goal, The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) holds two...
by Hal Brindley | Jul 23, 2024 | Press Release, Uncategorized
Partnership in Genetic Research Between The American Chestnut Foundation and Virginia Tech Guides Efforts to Restore the American Chestnut Tree Asheville, NC, July 23, 2024 Indigenous trees adjust to the climate and environmental circumstances of their locality as a...
by Hal Brindley | Apr 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
View from above of American chestnut catkins, by Florian Carle 2024 American Chestnut Photo Contest Lace up your hiking boots and keep your phone or camera handy, because it’s time for this year’s American Chestnut Photo Contest. We want to see your colorful,...