US Endowment for Forestry and Communities Announces Partnership

Concerns over the role of pests in potentially transforming our landscape and even threatening the restoration of the American chestnut have never been greater. Those involved in breeding for blight resistance are concerned not just about cryphonectria parasitica...

USFS Southern Research Station Compass Magazine

The most recent USF Southern Research Station “Compass” Publication, published in June 2008, is 42 pages devoted to the American chestnut. There are some fantastic articles, and a pdf version is available on-line. You may also be able to get the Southern...

Vegetative Propagation and Grafting

A few months ago I saw this response to a readers question about vegetative propagation by Hill Craddock at the University of Tennessee, which I reproduce here with his permission. As a detailed decription of his experiences I thought it a valuable resource that...

Visit to Aton Forest

By Sara Fitzsimmons Regional Science Coordinator The American Chestnut Foundation On Saturday, April 25, several representatives from The American Chestnut Foundations (TACF) met at Aton Forest to discuss details of a summer project that is to be taken on by the...
Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities

Outreach – we have several outreach events coming up later this month and in April.  If you would like to help us spread our message to the public at any of these events please contact us. Outreach Coordinator – we are in need of a member to help...