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If you’ve ever wondered why we keep planting wild‑type American chestnuts, even though they eventually succumb to blight, this is why.

Any other questions we can answer? Drop them in the comments!

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Is it true they're safe out here in the west? I'd plant some.

Quick technical question. I saw a video that claims if you somehow place soil into the blighted area soon enough, it stops or curtails the blight’s destruction of the tree. True, or nonsense ? Thanks. Definitely planting some Chestnuts this year. And pawpaws of course ❤️

Maybe one will mutate and not get the blight .

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Rogueing has officially begun! Late last year, Meadowview Research Farm staff selected the best trees in our 2018 progeny test to be genetically tested this year, and now our Director of Land Management, Dan McKinnon, is removing the trees that weren’t selected. The 2017 progeny test is also being cleared to make way for future plantings. Removing undesirable trees on a regular basis provides space for the trees of tomorrow.

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if you dug them I am sure some of us could plant them.. i mean if there is a chance they make it

Can't you replant the "undesirable " trees else where as they're important to the earth breathing.

Thanks, Dan!

The PA/NJ Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation is having a Spring Growers meeting on March 28, 2026 from 9:30am - 3:30pm

Expert speakers: Michael Goergen, Allen Dietrich-Ward, Noah Vincent, and Lake Graboski

$30 ticket price includes breakfast and lunch!

All are welcome! Learn more at PANJTACF.org

It will be held at The Centennial Barn at Fort Hunter Mansion
5395 N. Front St, Harrisburg, PA 17110

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The PA/NJ Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation is having a Spring Growers meeting on March 28, 2026 from 9:30am - 3:30pmExpert speakers: Michael Goergen, Allen Dietrich-Ward, Noah Vincent, and Lake Graboski$30 ticket price includes breakfast and lunch!All are welcome! Learn more at PANJTACF.org It will be held at The Centennial Barn at Fort Hunter Mansion5395 N. Front St, Harrisburg, PA 17110#americanchestnut #meeting #getinvolved #nonprofit #explorepage

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Sorry I will miss this! I have to be at our SAWN-PA forest workshop.

In collaboration with us, the off-road park, Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA), has participated in planting American chestnut trees across their property.

"Off-road parks do not always have a reputation for environmental stewardship, which makes AOAA’s conservation work genuinely surprising and worth highlighting."

Check out the article "This Rugged Pennsylvania Off-Roading Playground Sits In The Heart Of Coal Country" to learn more about the AOAA: everafterinthewoods.com/this-rugged-pennsylvania-off-roading-playground-sits-in-the-heart-of-coal...

Images from AOAA socials.

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In collaboration with us, the off-road park, Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA), has participated in planting American chestnut trees across their property. Off-road parks do not always have a reputation for environmental stewardship, which makes AOAA’s conservation work genuinely surprising and worth highlighting. Check out the article This Rugged Pennsylvania Off-Roading Playground Sits In The Heart Of Coal Country to learn more about the AOAA: https://everafterinthewoods.com/this-rugged-pennsylvania-off-roading-playground-sits-in-the-heart-of-coal-country/ Images from AOAA socials.#americanchestnut #chestnuts #conservation #outdoorrecreation #explorepageImage attachment

TACF’s Director of Development, John, and Director of Communications, Jules, had a great time tabling at an event for the one-year anniversary Tree Museum Birthday Gala. Despite the rainy weather, the gala planted trees, roasted chestnuts, and hosted a ticketed “Tree Walk” that sold out.

#americanchestnut #trees #explorepage #chestnuts #nature
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