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CT-TACF Winter 2007 Board Meeting
The Winter Board Meeting of the Connecticut Chapter was hosted at March Hall, Yale University by the Global Institute of Sustainable Forestry. Special gratitude to Leila Pinchot for making the arrangements. We had a quorum with all Directors present. In attendance...
2006 Calendar Summary
Below is the summary of events for 2006, archived as we start developing the calendar for 2007. Click here to see the 2007 calendar of events. April 9th Salem Land Trust. Come help erect 1100 feet of fence as we build a deer proof exclosure and plant our first CT-TACF...
Year End Appeal
I would like to appeal to residents of CT to support two specific on-going orchard projects. This should be of interest to Landowners and Foresters, or really anyone who supports return to the forest a tree of such ecological significance as the American chestnut. If...
Northern CT Land Trust Swann Farm Work Party
On November 27th, volunteers from CT-TACF and the Northern Connecticut Land Trust (NCLT) met at the Swann Orchard site to begin orchard establishment. The orchard site is located on farmland owned by the NCLT and has been set aside for use as a TACF breeding orchard....
Harvest Update
The Connecticut Harvest is nearly complete. While we won't know the final results for years to come, it appears we've successfully pollinated a record number of trees for the Connecticut Chapter. These will help fill out our existing orchards, and provide a...
CT Chapter Annual Meeting (Nov 11th)
Once again another great Annual Meeting planned for Saturday November 11th. We hope you?ll attend and bring a friend. If you do plan on attending, please RSVP with an e-mail to gro.fcattc@pvsr! The Program Schedule 9:30am Opening Reception 10:00am Into - Dr. Phil...
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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: www.science.org/eprint/SBHDH76BXDK366UMHU44/full?activationRedirect=/doi/full/10.1126/science.adw...
#ScienceResearch #ConservationScience #americanchestnut #restoration #conservation #science #nature #explorepage #chestnuts
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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.
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
#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?
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/
#BlackHistoryMonth #americanchestnut #explorepage #chestnuts #BlackHistoryMonth2026 #restoration #Conservation #history
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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.
Chestnuts?
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
#ChestnutResearch #ForestRestoration #MeadowviewResearchFarms #ChestnutSeedlings
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Does everyone's staff retreat include fungus, tree bark, and chestnut beer... or just ours?
#americanchestnut #explorepage #restoration #conservation #chestnuts #worktrip #staffretreat
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