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Many Miles Completed in Search for wild, full American Chestnuts Across Kentucky

Our Kentucky Volunteers have driven and hiked many miles across the state searching wild full American Chestnuts and “Snapped” them into our data base using the free TreeSnap app. We estimate that we have observed close to 4,000 wild Americans, “Snapping” 1,543 “Observations” to date. When several small Americans are found in an area, we usually will “Snap” the largest two or three trees and enter into the comments section: “Can see X number more trees in a 30 yard radius”, or something similar.

This data helps to tell us where wild trees are growing, and the type of habitat, and also tells us size of trees being found. By far, most wild Americans observed are under 1.5” dbh (“diameter breast height, which is 4.5 feet above the soil”) which is the standard measuring point. Please DO NOT measure the tree near the base swell, which distorts the tree size for our scientists.

We are especially searching for larger wild Americans (“Large” in this case means 3” or wider diameter at breast height) … and even more importantly, we are searching for wild type Americans that are flowering, which occurs in mid to late June in Kentucky.

If you find such trees, we encourage you to utilize the TreeSnap App to enter the menu listed data, including crisp photos of top and bottom of leaves that will allow us to confirm American versus Chinese. If you find such trees or if you need assistance, please email to Ken Darnell, KY Chapter enthusiast in TreeSnap: moc.rennurdaor@llenradkd and moc.liamg@45llenradnek

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Volunteer Work Day at KY Division of Forestry Morgan County Tree Nursery October 23rd

Hello Kentucky Chapter Members / Volunteers: Let us know if you are interested in the below TEAM WORKDAY A good chance to meet fellow Chestnutters and to see the KDF Morgan County Tree Nursery … and to work alongside some Partner Members of The KY Division of Forestry * * * * RSVP required Please see all details below 😊 Ken Darnell, KY TACF Chapter President

KY – Cutting Undesirable Tree Species and Briars, KDF Morgan County

October 23rd @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Address: 326 Tree Nursery Rd West Liberty, KY 41472

JOIN US to finish trimming out unwanted tree saplings and scattered briars that are mixed in our full American Chestnut breeding trees. Bring hand pruner saws, or small chain saws, hand pruners, leather gloves, water, snacks, and lunch.

The full American chestnut trees in this orchard are preserved from a variety of native sources.

We will be working with members of the KY Division of Forestry, who are veterans in caring for this beautiful and important orchard.

MUST RSVP to Ken Darnell, KY Chapter President: moc.rennurdaor@llenradkd. Address provided after RSVP.

Date:
October 23
Time:
9:00 am - 1:00 pm EDT
VENUE: KY Division of Forestry Morgan County Tree Nursery
ORGANIZER: Ken Darnell, KY Chapter President
Text: (859)585-9520
Email: moc.rennurdaor@llenradkd
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Volunteer Work Day at KY Division of Forestry Morgan County Tree Nursery          October 23rdHello Kentucky Chapter Members / Volunteers:       Let us know if you are interested in the below TEAM WORKDAY        A good chance to meet fellow Chestnutters and to see the KDF Morgan County Tree Nursery … and to work alongside some Partner Members of The KY Division of Forestry     * * * *        RSVP required      Please see all details below                 😊                    Ken Darnell, KY TACF Chapter PresidentKY – Cutting Undesirable Tree Species and Briars, KDF Morgan CountyOctober 23rd              @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm          Address:    326 Tree Nursery Rd    West Liberty, KY 41472JOIN US to finish trimming out unwanted tree saplings and scattered briars that are mixed in our full American Chestnut breeding trees.      Bring hand pruner saws, or small chain saws, hand pruners, leather gloves, water, snacks, and lunch.The full American chestnut trees in this orchard are preserved from a variety of native sources. We will be working with members of the KY Division of Forestry, who are veterans in caring for this beautiful and important orchard.MUST RSVP to Ken Darnell, KY Chapter President: dkdarnell@roadrunner.com. Address provided after RSVP.Date:October 23Time:9:00 am - 1:00 pm EDTVENUE:    KY Division of Forestry Morgan County Tree NurseryORGANIZER:    Ken Darnell, KY Chapter PresidentText:     (859)585-9520Email:    dkdarnell@roadrunner.comImage attachment

KY TACF Chapter Partnering with Kentucky Woodland Owners Association at their ANNUAL MEETING at KY Division of Forestry's Morgan County Tree Nursery ..... and at Natural Bridge State Park, KY October 6, 7, 8 2025

We appreciate the invitation from Portia Brown, President KWOA to set up KY TACF DISPLAY and to provide an update of latest TACF Science * * * * *

Several KY TACF Chapter Members attended, and cross pollinated with our KWOA Partners. Charlie Saunders, Dr. Ellen Crocker, Jimmie Sizemore, Harry Pelle, Bill Harned, Ken Darnell, Walter Rybka, Elaine Smith, "Ranger"

Kentucky Woodland Owners Association is doing good work across Kentucky:
www.kwoa.net/

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KY TACF Chapter Partnering with Kentucky Woodland Owners Association at their ANNUAL MEETING  at KY Division of Forestrys Morgan County Tree Nursery ..... and at Natural Bridge State Park, KY          October 6, 7, 8    2025We appreciate the invitation from Portia Brown, President KWOA to set up KY TACF DISPLAY and to provide an update of latest TACF Science     * * * * *Several KY TACF Chapter Members attended, and cross pollinated with our KWOA Partners.         Charlie Saunders, Dr. Ellen Crocker, Jimmie Sizemore, Harry Pelle, Bill Harned, Ken Darnell, Walter Rybka, Elaine Smith, RangerKentucky Woodland Owners Association is doing good work across Kentucky:https://www.kwoa.net/           Kentucky Division of ForestryImage attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

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Three of the best right there

Steve Hartman, Scottsville, KY Valued Member and Partner of Kentucky Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation

KY DNA full American Chestnut Seeds for sale (Sorry, no seedlings available)

Full AMERICAN CHESTNUT SEEDS ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT IN OCTOBER 2025 through the Winter. $3 per nut plus KY tax plus shipping.

Order via Steve Hartman's email: moc.ctcn@namtrah

Please e-mail for ordering and total pricing. Expect shipping to be somewhere between $10 and $20 depending on your location. We will only accept a personal or cashier’s check as payment. All orders are taken by e-mail.

Thank you. Steve Hartman, Scottsville, KY

A Product of Hartman Farms
337 Bluegrass Drive, Scottsville, Ky 42164
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Steve Hartman, Scottsville, KY     Valued Member and Partner of Kentucky Chapter of The American Chestnut FoundationKY DNA full American Chestnut Seeds for sale  (Sorry, no seedlings available)Full AMERICAN CHESTNUT SEEDS ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT IN OCTOBER 2025 through the Winter.   $3 per nut plus KY tax plus shipping.     Order via Steve Hartmans email:     hartman@nctc.com   Please e-mail for ordering and total pricing.  Expect shipping to be somewhere between $10 and $20 depending on your location.   We will only accept a personal or cashier’s check as payment.  All orders are taken by e-mail.           Thank you.        Steve Hartman, Scottsville, KYA Product of Hartman Farms337 Bluegrass Drive, Scottsville, Ky 42164Image attachmentImage attachment

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I ordered many from him a couple times several years ago. The survivors are looking great, but I lost a bunch after our past 2 unusually cold winters. Multiple nights below zero, the coldest was -12°F in middle Tennessee. Gotta love nature, right? I was sad to see his website was gone to order more, but am very glad to see this post! I'll be sending him an order for a few more pretty soon!

Ordered last year from Mr. Hartman and they're looking great in the beds.

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