Fox Haven Orchard
This orchard was inoculated and rouged in 2012 and 2013. The final culling was performed in 2015. Presently, 28 trees across 7 lines remain for open pollination and seed production. They are listed below. These remaining trees were selected for blight resistance and American chestnut characteristics (tall and straight). Seed from these trees have been planted in our seed orchard.
Address:
3630 Poffenberger Rd, Jefferson, MD 21755
(see map below)
Contacts:
Darryl Johnson- steward
Directions:
From intersection of I-270, I -70 and US 15 in Frederick, MD, Take US 15 S/340 W toward Harpers Ferry and Charles Town. Stay on 340 when 15 exits to the left. Take next exit (Jefferson/Lander Road) and keep to
the right. At traffic light, take a left (on MD 180). Take a right onto Old Middletown Road. (This intersection is near the middle of the old town, and is easy to miss. If you get to Hemps and the bakery, you’ve gone too far.) In less than a mile, turn left onto Poffenberger Road. Poffenberger makes a sharp curve to the right. Turn into the next driveway on the right, and follow the driveway uphill and to the left. Park on the asphalt.
Yater11A – 35, 139, 335, 386, 444
HH – 102, 185, 283
T156 – 41, 424, 431, 497
SW901/805 – 29, 142, 435, 504
Knapp – 658, 696, 801, 894
WM47A – 662, 840, 891
Man41A – 714, 715, 734, 939, 942
An Excel spreadsheet map of the Fox Haven orchard is available for downloading here.
The original planting:
Location:
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Darling 58 Rescue and Restoration of the American Chestnut The American chestnut was an ecologically, economically, and culturally significant tree species in the Eastern United States. In the late 18...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Next Tuesday!
Join us for an inspiring film screening of the documentary, "CLEAR DAY THUNDER: Rescuing the American Chestnut".
Located at 453 John Lewis Freedom Parkway Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307, this in-person gathering offers a unique opportunity to learn about the American chestnut tree, this iconic tree species that has been functionally extinct for over 100 years and is on the brink of restoration.
This captivating event will take place on Tue, September 26th starting with check-in and light reception with communal cheese and charcuterie and non-alcoholic beverages at 6pm, film viewing at 7pm and concluding with question & answer session with representatives from The American Chestnut Foundation.
Through this compelling documentary, you'll witness the tireless efforts of dedicated individuals working to save the American Chestnut from extinction. Discover the challenges they face, the progress made, and the hope that drives their mission.
Don't miss this chance to learn about this important tree species and how successful restoration efforts can lead the way for other tree species in peril. Join us at this documentary screening of CLEAR DAY THUNDER: Rescuing the American Chestnut and be part of this enlightening experience.
This screening is sponsored byThe American Chestnut Foundation, The Georgia Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation and Trees Atlanta
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Volunteer opportunity In Pennsylvania for bur shucking!
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What wonderful work you are doing.
When you guys want volunteers to plant 🌱 baby chestnut 🌰 trees let me know. I will plant in my area and have friends that would love to volunteer
I pray they all will be successfully planted
What do you with with all the nuts?
Which campus?
Where can I get established American chestnut seedlings 🌱 for my property?
What do you do with them after you harvest them? I love to eat them but the worms bear me to them most of the time
Wish I was closer I would love to help .
Where can I purchase chestnut trees I live in ohio harrison county. I have seventy acres and would love to start Chestnuts in this area. Also is this a club that I can join
We want some seedlings to plant in Bedford pa
Send me a few, I've got 5 Acers in Ga.
Do the worms kill the chestnut. Most I found last year had worm holes in the shells or seed part before opening. Dod biopsy on one and saw the little white worm. Made it to the good part. Roasting takes care of them foe eating but will they still grow ??
Great news: a special Chestnut Chat featuring student flash talks and a virtual poster session is taking place on October 20, 2023. This Chat will provide opportunities for students and professionals alike to share cutting-edge research, explore partnerships, and discuss the many facets of American chestnut restoration through a series of flash talks and a poster presentation. All are welcome to participate – student and professional alike.
There will be special opportunities for students to give flash talks, as well as participate in a student poster competition. This year, students participating in the poster competition must also present a flash talk. We hope you will join us!
Submissions are due by Friday, September 29, 2023. Please visit the link in comments for detailed information.
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Watch a recording of the live September 15,
2023 Chestnut Chat webinar about Darling
58 regulatory updates.
TACF's Chief Conservation Officer Sara Fitzsimmons and SUNY ESF’s American Chestnut Research and Restoration Project Director Andy Newhouse, along with others, shared the latest updates about the current status of the Darling 58 transgenic American chestnut.
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