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- For North Attleboro man, bringing the American chestnut tree back is a local effort – 8/17/2024
- Finding Dozens of American Chestnut Trees (Video) – 8/22/2024
- Man on mission to replenish chestnut tree population – 8/23/2024
- Researchers hoping to give American chestnut tree a leg up on climate change – 11/14/2022
- Al Southwick: The Chestnut Tree – a storied past, tragic decline and hope for its future – 10/25/2018
- Green Hill Park Worcester Chestnut Harvest – 10/12/2018
- MA/RI Chapter Experiencing Growing Partnerships with Educational Institutions – 8/15/2018
- Smith College – MacLeish Field Station – Seed Orchard -4/28/2015
- Chestnuts Comeback Reaches Worcester 4/29/2015
- South Kingstown Land Trust Video – A Chestnut Story
- Tantasqua Junior High School Video 12/11/2017
- Tantasqua Chestnut Tree Project
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Rufin laid the foundation, set an example, advised, mentored & encouraged many chapter members to pursue the restoration of American chestnut. We stand on his shoulders and continue the journey realizing that the MA/RI Chapter wouldn't be where it is today without his dedication & persistence.
As a member of TACF for over 33 years he nurtured not only chestnut trees but relationships and partnerships such as the one at MassWildlife where generations to come will enjoy the fruits of his labor at the Rufin Van Bossuyt American Chestnut Orchard. He left this world a better place with a rich legacy of faith, hope and love. May his life of service, integrity, and compassion be a shining example for generations to come.
Rufin Van Bossuyt, Jr. Obituary January 10, 2026 - Pickering & Son Upton Funeral Home
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Highlighting the wonderful teamwork between the Somerset Sportsman's Club and Bristol Aggie for establishing the 2025 planting of American Chestnut hybrids!
Bristol Aggie students nurturing and documenting seedlings for planting at the Somerset Sportsman's Club - www.facebook.com/share/p/1BuzSJf8Et/
Somerset Sportsman's Club members preparing planting site for American Chestnut planting - www.facebook.com/share/p/15gvcVrPh4/
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Thank you to the MA/RI Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation for your inspiration, knowledge and resources to take on a restoration project like this. Our vision is inspiring every Sportsman's Club in New England to get involved.