Lecture: Historic Log Construction by John S. LaMonica, A.I.A.

This presentation gives an overview of History, Design, Structure, Details, Finishes, Regulations, and Maintenance of log construction, with an emphasis on the prominent use and characteristics of American chestnut wood.

Jack is an Architect licensed in Virginia since 1981 with a practice, John S. LaMonica, AIA, Architect, in Marshall, specializing in custom, historic, residential, commercial design and consulting. He has been a volunteer since 2006; locating, identifying, pollinating, harvesting and planting American chestnuts, chinquapins and Butternuts, and is currently the Virginia Chapter President and board member of The American Chestnut Foundation.

Saturday, January 18th at 2 pm, Lecture Hall of the Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia in Staunton, VA

There will also be a status update on the Virginia Chapter breeding program.

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The American Chestnut Foundation

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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 than 25 years of leadership in the forest products and climate sectors, Michael has driven innovation, sustainability, and transformative partnerships throughout his career.

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The American Chestnut Foundation

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Lucinda’s got a tree to introduce you to 🌳👋
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This is D2-19-136 if you'd like to view it on our webpage!

Great video, keep them coming.

Thanks. I have one from OIKOS that was advertised as 95% American. Here's the trunk -- alittle blight on the lowest branch at left, but that's been yrs ago and has healed over. It's been putting out male pollen racemes, but they don't open (become fuzzy) -- don't know why.

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The American Chestnut Foundation

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Reminder! TACF's 2025 American Chestnut Photo Contest is going on now, with a new, extended deadline!

The first-place winner will have their photo featured on the cover of a future issue of Chestnut magazine and receive a one-year TACF membership, along with a T-shirt and hat. The second-place winner will receive a T-shirt and sticker, and the third-place winner will receive a sticker. All winners will be recognized in a future issue of Chestnut.

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who has chestnut seeds? i want to grow some.

The American Chestnut Foundation

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Celebrate the legacy of Rex Mann—forester, storyteller, and passionate champion for the American chestnut—with this limited edition Leave Tracks t-shirt.

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