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2013 VA Controlled Pollination
2013 Controlled Pollinations Update by Matt Brinkman, Mid-Atlantic Regional Science Coordinator Pollinations occurred across the state in June despite late flowers and pollen, heavy cicada damage, and relentless rain and thunderstorms. The trees threw another curve...
Asian Ambrosia Beetle Update
Asian Ambrosia Beetle Update by Jennifer Santoro, Graduate Student Intern Asian ambrosia beetles, an invasive wood-boring insect, have shown up in a handful of our Virginia orchards. The beetles bore into small-sized trees and introduce a fungus that ultimately kills...
Mullins/McFall Chestnut Planting
Forty volunteers and organizers braved snow, cold, and wind to plant a total of 625 chestnut seeds, including 525 Restoration Chestnut 1.0 seeds, on Saturday, March 2, 2013, on the Mullins/McFall reclaimed surface mine site in Dickenson County, near Clintwood,...
Planting Seedlings in Jefferson National Forest
From November 27-29, 2012, some 20 volunteers from the U.S. Forest Service, Virginia Forestry Department, Blue Ridge Foothills and Lakes Chapter of Virginia Master Naturalists and The American Chestnut Foundation planted nearly 1200 chestnut seedlings at an...
WSLS10 Story on Chestnut Breeding
Roanoke station WSLS10 reported on the VA Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation’s breeding program in the Roanoke area.
November 10 Roanoke Meeting Report
Roanoke Meeting Provides Views of Past and Future of American Chestnut in Virginia From mouse-eaten remains of trading records found at one of the few remaining mountain trading posts in southwest Virginia, Dr. Ralph L. Lutts provided attendees at the Virginia Chapter...
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There are two work opportunities on June 7, 2025 for members of the WV Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation.
The first is at the U.S. Forest Service property at 459 Nursery Bottom Road, Parsons. Work will begin at 10:00AM at the 'American Chestnut' sign. We will lay out spots for a 100-tree orchard that will be planted next spring. We also will weed the existing orchard and conduct other miscellaneous tasks. Bring gloves, water and lunch. A bathroom is available.
The second opportunity is at Jennings Randolph Lake north of Elk Garden in Mineral County. Forty American chestnut trees will be planted at the Roger Craig campground. Work will begin at 9:00 am. Bring gloves, water and a snack. This work is conducted in conjunction with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
If you are available to assist at either of these two work sites, it will be much appreciated.
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What an incredible tree the American chestnut was! As The American Chestnut Foundations continues its decades-long work to restore this species, we welcome you to join the cause!
Become a member, volunteer with your local chapter, or simply spread the word about this incredible tree. Visit support.tacf.org/membership to get started.
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They can bring back a dead wolf from hundreds of years ago but they won’t bring back something useful like the American chestnut
And they are all gone because of humans
If it's extinct it not possible to bring back
Join us on Friday, May 16, 2025, from 11:30AM – 1:00PM (EPT), for the next LIVE Chestnut Chat.
Special guests Duane McKenna and Michael Charles will discuss beetle evolution and the rediscovery of a lost species, the greater chestnut weevil.
Visit tacf.org/event/chestnut-chat-beetle-evolution-greater-chestnut-weevil/ to learn more and register.
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Huge thanks to our amazing Bonner Scholars, Maddy, our dedicated Farm Assistant, and Gabbie, our creative Social Media Intern for all their hard work this semester! We’re so grateful for their contributions and can’t wait to welcome them back in August for another season of collaboration.
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