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The regional growers meeting is this Saturday! The meeting is taking place at the Marion Gerrish Community Center in Derry, New Hampshire (see directions below) from 12:30-4:30, though I won't be surprised if the meeting lasts longer, as we have a lot to cover! Coffee and snacks will be provided. Lunch is on your own.

An agenda for the meeting is attached. I will present on seed orchards and data management, and prepare some information on soil testing and intern funding. The rest of the material will be addressed as an open discussion. It would be helpful if people would read the TACF Journal article describing seed orchards: https://tacf.org/journ_vol16-1_02.pdf.

Let me know if you have any questions. I look forward to seeing you all on Saturday!

Leila

Directions:
Marion Gerrish Community Center
39 West Broadway
Derry, New Hampshire
03038
(603) 434-8866

Take I-93 north
Take Exit 4 onto Rt 102 east
Follow route 102 east, which is also West Broadway st, for 1.2 miles to 39 West Broadway.

Leila Pinchot
203-598-5808
gro.fca@aliel

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A major milestone for conservation science.

Our Director of Science, Dr. Jared Westbrook, has published new research in “Science” showing how genomic tools can transform endangered species recovery. By using recurrent genomic selection, we can predict resilience earlier, shorten breeding cycles, and build a restoration system that grows stronger with every generation.

This model doesn’t just help the American chestnut, it could guide restoration for threatened species across the world.

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A major milestone for conservation science.Our Director of Science, Dr. Jared Westbrook, has published new research in “Science” showing how genomic tools can transform endangered species recovery. By using recurrent genomic selection, we can predict resilience earlier, shorten breeding cycles, and build a restoration system that grows stronger with every generation.This model doesn’t just help the American chestnut, it could guide restoration for threatened species across the world.Read the full article: https://www.science.org/eprint/SBHDH76BXDK366UMHU44/full?activationRedirect=/doi/full/10.1126/science.adw3225#ScienceResearch #ConservationScience #americanchestnut #restoration #conservation #science #nature #explorepage #chestnutsImage attachment
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Would this work for the American elm tree?

Across the world...is that like around the world?

Anyone have any links or information about Iodine use soil/spray and duration for eradicating or postponing the fungal infection? All the research I've done shows Iodine could cure the infection if using science.

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While the path to restoration is long, moments like this remind us how many people care about bringing this tree back to the landscape it once defined.

Thank you to everyone who continues to help this story grow.

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We’re honored to be highlighted in this AVLtoday feature on the American chestnut’s story in Western North Carolina. While the path to restoration is long, moments like this remind us how many people care about bringing this tree back to the landscape it once defined.Thank you to everyone who continues to help this story grow.Read the article: https://avltoday.6amcity.com/chestnut-tree-wncPhoto curtsey of Audrey Snow Owen of PA/NJ TACF#americanchestnut #explorepage #restoration #conservation #environment #nature #asheville #chestnuts
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Is the photo a back crossed hybrid of American chestnut and Chinese chestnut?

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Hopefully they will be developing a mold resistant tree.

That's a really interesting perspective. I think a lot of woodcraft and other types of knowledge about the natural world, like astronomy, had to be shared. Also, marine skills.

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