Georgia News
GA-TACF work during the Spring 2020 COVID-19 crisis
GA-TACF members and collaborators: I know it has been a while since we’ve touched base with you, and I hope this message finds you healthy and secure. I wanted to let you know that the Georgia chapter’s work has continued this spring, despite the need to avoid...
Chestnut Wood for Grafting Wanted!
Scionwood for grafting wanted! Scion wood collection for Southern American chestnut conservation The American Chestnut Foundation is seeking scion wood from wild American chestnut trees from the southern population. Population studies have determined that trees found...
The Flint Orchard Planting is Done!
About 20 volunteers got down and dirty at the Flint chestnut orchard on Saturday, making quick work planting about 400 seedlings between 9 am and 2 pm! Fantastic day and many thanks to everyone who came out to help! I have included a few photos of the event below. ...
The Flavors of Chestnuts!
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire……or in the oven or on the stovetop! Best known for their cameo in the classic Christmas song, chestnuts are really delicious when roasted over an open fire. But they can also be turned into flour or pureed. Chestnuts are quite...
GA-TACF Events, Fall 2019
GA-TACF Members, Collaborators, and Interested Others! Our annual chestnut harvest period is just about over, having been hampered a bit by the extended spell of hot, dry weather. The days have begun to feel more seasonal now, so it’s time to think about fall...
GA-TACF’s New Internship and Seed Grant Programs
The Georgia Chapter of TACF is pleased to announce two new small grant programs, the first to help fund student interns associated with existing GA-TACF projects and the second to foster the development of research grant proposals to TACF. Please click on the links...