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The American Chestnut Foundation’s (TACF) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Michael Goergen has been appointed as the organization’s new President & CEO and will begin in mid-September 2025. He will succeed interim President & CEO Bruce Levine. A strategic executive with more...
After more than two decades with The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF), Chief Conservation Officer Sara Fern Fitzsimmons has accepted a new role as Technologies for Agriculture and Living Systems (TALiS) Coordinator with the Office of Research and Graduate Education...
The Executive Committee of The American Chestnut Foundation’s (TACF) Board of Directors voted in May 2025 to establish a newly restructured, unincorporated New York (NY) Chapter. We warmly welcome a dynamic new leadership team: President Dazzle Ekblad, Treasurer Kurt Dirr, and Outreach Coordinator Lia...
The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) is excited to announce the official rollout of newly designed logos for all state chapters. This initiative is part of a larger strategy to create a cohesive and professional visual identity across the entire organization, supporting our shared mission to return the iconic American chestnut to its native range. Each chapter now has access to a set of three...
The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) works proudly alongside its 16 state chapters throughout the eastern US to fulfill our collective mission to return the American chestnut to its native range. Each chapter is crucial to this work, and their diverse contributions are invaluable. The NY Chapter has been a strong partner in these scientific pursuits for more than 30 years, promoting American restoration based...
Capture the Beauty of the American Chestnut and Reap the Rewards! Now Through December 31, 2025 Grab your camera and hit the trails—the American Chestnut Photo Contest is back! We’re looking for striking, creative, and unique images of American chestnut trees and hybrids. Whether it’s a blue jay caught mid-theft with a spiky bur in its beak, the golden glow...
The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) has released its 2023-2024 Annual Report, and it’s packed with exciting updates about our work to restore the American chestnut. From scientific breakthroughs to shifts in strategy, this past year has been one of adaptation and progress. In her opening letter, Board Chair Liz Kramer draws a...