Tools for tree identification – Kendra Collins’ presentation

During the 2020 CT Chapter Annual Meeting held virtually on May 2, New England Regional Science Coordinator Kendra Collins gave a presentation on the best practices for chestnut tree identificat

ion, and detailing the macroscopic and microscopic differences in chestnut leaves, nuts and other structures. She explained how to use the app TreeSnap to report a newly found tree, and how to collect a stem/leaf sample to confirm identification.

Full presentation: From Macro To Micro: American Chestnut Tree Identification

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The American Chestnut Foundation

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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: avltoday.6amcity.com/chestnut-tree-wnc

Photo curtsey of Audrey Snow Owen of PA/NJ TACF

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The American Chestnut Foundation

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Freedom seekers—enslaved Africans and African Americans who escaped slavery in pursuit of freedom—faced hunger, exposure, and unfamiliar terrain as they journeyed north.

Black History Month provides an important opportunity to honor the past while also recognizing how Black knowledge, leadership, and community continue to shape the present. From histories rooted in land and survival to modern platforms and outdoor spaces where connection and representation matter.

Throughout February, we will share a series of four stories that explore Black relationships to land, legacy, and community, looking at both historical foundations and contemporary expressions.

Read more about Freedom Seekers: tacf.org/black-history-and-the-american-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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The American Chestnut Foundation

5 days ago

January might feel like the quiet season, but at our research farms it’s already time to get growing. This month, we’re sowing chestnut seeds that will be used in upcoming research and breeding efforts. Starting seeds in January gives us a valuable head start on the growing season, allowing seedlings to establish early and be ready for genotyping in the spring and summer. Each seed represents an important step forward in our research, helping us better understand growth, resistance, and performance across chestnut species and hybrids. #AmericanChestnut #RestorationInProgress

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The American Chestnut Foundation

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Does everyone's staff retreat include fungus, tree bark, and chestnut beer... or just ours?

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