Seed Planting in the Germplasm Conservation Orchard at the Pryor Farm, Edneyville, NC, May 3, 2025

Installing landscape fabric for weed control in the Germplasm Conservation Orchard by Jamie Van Clief and volunteers.

Planting American chestnut seeds in the Germplasm Conservation Orchard after the landscape cloth was installed.

American chestnut seed planting in the GCO. Note the two-year-old American chestnut trees on the right.

More seed planting in the Germplasm Conservation Orchard. Many thanks to The Pryor Family, Jon Taylor, Jamie Van Clief, Paul Sisco, and the hard-working volunteers who make this work possible.

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Chestnut shortbread, anyone? In the latest issue of Chestnut magazine, staff member Angus shares his recipe for shortbread topped with black walnut spread. Watch the full recipe video on YouTube and see it in print in our members-only magazine!

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I sent a membership in and have heard nothing back, did you steal my money?

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Will Chestnut trees grow in the North?

I have several chestnut trees on my farm and they produce every year. I know the wildlife loves them.

Wish mine would start producing

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🎃 From all of us at Meadowview Research Farms, have a spook-tacular Halloween! May your night be free of blight and all things weevil (not evil!)—and full of chestnut cheer. 🌰👻 We’re brewing up serious science in our cauldrons to bring the American chestnut back from the dead—no tricks, just treats for the next forest! 🌳🧪 #HappyHalloween #ChestnutRestoration ... See MoreSee Less

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Alabama friends! 🌰 The Alabama Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation is officially resprouting! Join us for our Annual Meeting to reconnect, elect new officers, and plan the future of chestnut restoration in Alabama.

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I can't make that meeting, but I've been a TACF member in AL for many years.

Just a question regarding planting chestnuts in Iowa. I understand that not all states allow them. Perhaps I am wrong ? I think California prohibits them ? Does anyone know, are chestnut trees planted on private property allowed in Iowa ?

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