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Free Nut Offer

The VT/NH Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation is once again pleased to offer free American chestnut seeds to Chapter members. If you would like to participate, or have related questions, please contact Dan Jones at: moc.nsm@senoj_b_leinad

The nuts were harvested from wild American chestnuts so they may eventually become blighted. These nuts have no inherent blight resistance or tolerance, even though they were harvested from trees which have survived well themselves.

Generally, we send each participant about eight nuts and eight deep pots, depending on availability. Nuts will be sent to you in early April with planting instructions and can be potted immediately. They must be protected in the event of late frost.

 

A chestnut seed planting instructional video by Board member Doug McLane can be seen by clicking the following link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gMcrx07kOI 

Thank for your interest in, and support for, chestnut restoration,

Dan Jones, Board Member

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New year, new opportunities! Now’s the perfect time to get involved with the American chestnut. 🌱

Check out our January & February events and join the movement!

Visit out events calendar for more info on each event

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New year, new opportunities! Now’s the perfect time to get involved with the American chestnut. 🌱Check out our January & February events and join the movement!Visit out events calendar for more info on each event#americanchestnut #events #volunteer #pennsylvania #castaneapa #Maine #rhodeisland #pennstate #chestnuts #explorepageImage attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment

TACF is hiring both a Mid-Atlantic and Southern Regional Science Coordinator! Support volunteer-led science programs, work hands-on with chestnut restoration, and connect regional chapters with national research efforts. If you have experience with tree breeding and selection programs, leading volunteer events, orchard management, or are passionate about the return of American chestnut to its native range, we encourage you to apply.

The link to apply and more details can be found here: tacf.org/employment/
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TACF is hiring both a Mid-Atlantic and Southern Regional Science Coordinator! Support volunteer-led science programs, work hands-on with chestnut restoration, and connect regional chapters with national research efforts. If you have experience with tree breeding and selection programs, leading volunteer events, orchard management, or are passionate about the return of American chestnut to its native range, we encourage you to apply.  The link to apply and more details can be found here: https://tacf.org/employment/Image attachment

Lesesne State Forest is 422 acres, and lies next to Three Ridges Wilderness Area in Nelson County, VA. TACF and VA Department of Forestry partner in managing and breeding chestnuts here for restoration. TACF hosted our partners and national board members on a tour of the orchard in mid-November. ... See MoreSee Less

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This beautiful state forest is a must-visit for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts!

Going here for the first time, seeing all the big American Chestnuts and also watching Bill Deeter 's videos and pictures of his trees convinced me that it is possible to breed resistance into American chestnuts! We got this folks

Wow that one looks great. Mine that’s maybe 20 years old has blight bad 🙁

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We’re on the Naturally Scott Podcast!
Our President & CEO sat down with Scott to talk about the past, present, and future of the American chestnut — from its historic role in Appalachia to the cutting-edge science driving restoration today.

- Why the roots never died
- The cutting-edge science behind restoration
- Why volunteers and donors are leading this effort

Watch the full episode now and join us in bringing back America’s iconic tree:

www.youtube.com/@NaturallyScott

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🐛 Large silk moth caterpillar native to North America, not a threatened species fairly common *but beautiful.
🌳 Tree is a wild American chestnut planted for a PRR fungicide trial in Clemson, SC.

Photo credit: Celeste Giles, Research Associate with the Plant and Environment Sciences Department at Clemson
#americanchestnut #explore #nature #bugs #chestnuts #caterpillar
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🐛 Large silk moth caterpillar native to North America, not a threatened species fairly common *but beautiful.🌳 Tree is a wild American chestnut planted for a PRR fungicide trial in Clemson, SC.Photo credit: Celeste Giles, Research Associate with the Plant and Environment Sciences Department at Clemson #americanchestnut #explore #nature #bugs #chestnuts #caterpillarImage attachmentImage attachment

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Can you tell us more about the PRR fungicide trial?

So cool. Curious if the funguscide harms the catepillar and insects?

Speaking of threat, our local university has discovered the chestnut weevil is not extinct as was thought. www.actionnews5.com/2025/12/08/uofm-researchers-rediscover-weevil-believed-be-extinct-thanks-phot...

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