NRCS Soil Survey Tool

I just learned of a great new on-line tool from the NRCS. It just went up at the end of last year, and is a bit difficult to use at first, but can be of great interest to chestnut growers, particularly those who are still in the planning stages. Although the chestnut...

Observations While Hiking in the Woods

Illustrations by Dr. Fred Paillet about American chestnut Some of you may be aware that Dr. Paillet has been a major contributor to the training for the Appalachian Mountain Club Mega Transect project. Anyone who has read Dr. Paiilet's papers is aware that he is...

Officers and Directors

CT State Chapter Officers for the list of Officers and Directors in the state, click on the “more” link to the right … or click here for the current Organization Chart Executive Committee Bill Adamsen – President bill.adamsen 'at'...

Orchard Takes Root in Middletown

by Jane Harris Phase One of the collaboration between Middletown Connecticut's Urban Forestry Commission, Water & Sewer Department, AIC, Middletown Garden Club and the CT Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation (CT-TACF) is off to a roaring start! The new...

ORTV Tours Woodbridge Orchard

By Bill Adamsen Stephanie Valickis of The Office of Radio and Television (ORTV) recorded a segment featuring interviews with TACF Director and Chapter President Bill Adamsen, and CT-TACF Chapter Director/Secretary Dr. Phil Arnold. ORTV's mission is bringing good...