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RGS Controlled Pollinations by the VT/NH Chapter this summer
The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) has been working for over four decades to improve the disease resistance of American chestnut seedlings to be reintroduced into our forests. The focus of the foundation’s current efforts is to utilize Recurrent Genomic...
2026 Annual Meeting Recap
The VT-NH Chapter Annual Meeting took place on May 9, 2026 at Fox State Forest in Hillsborough, NH. The day opened with a welcome by outgoing president Gary Hawley, then a short history of Fox Forest by Inge Seaboyer with the NH Division of Forests and Lands. Michael...
New London, NH Conservation Commission wins American Chestnut Foundation 2025 Partner Award
The New London, NH Conservation Commission (NLCC) is the proud winner of The American Chestnut Foundation Partner’s Award for 2025. This award recognizes groups that have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the mission of restoring the American Chestnut tree to...
New London Conservation Commission Seedling Project Update
The New London Conservation Commission potted 93 American Chestnut seed nuts and delivered them to Spring Ledge Farm (SLF) in New London on April 10, 2025. SLF has several commercial year-round greenhouses and the owner, Greg Berger, offered NLCC some space in this...
May 2025 Newsletter
President's Corner This will be my last message to you, as I have recently been given the gift of a grandson in NYC and have found a wonderful place to live in Emmaus, PA on a mountain overlooking a conserved valley of agricultural land. I’ll have a chance to see my...
2025 Free Nut Offer
Upcoming Free American Chestnut Seed Offer Spring is close which means that the VT/NH Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation will once again offer free American chestnut seeds to Chapter members. Details will be sent later. If you have related questions at...
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We love to see so many people come together for American chestnut restoration.Back in August, Meadowview Research Farm staff members Lucinda Wigfield and Brian Henrich attended the NE-2333 meeting: Biological Improvement of Chestnut through Technologies that Address Management of the Species and its Pathogens and Pests. The meeting provided an opportunity to connect with fellow researchers, learn from a variety of presentations, and share in the latest developments in chestnut research and restoration.
As part of the meeting, Lucinda and Brian also joined a field trip to Johns Creek, getting an up-close look at chestnut research and restoration efforts in the field.
We’re glad that Meadowview staff were able to learn with other scientists and to be part of the ongoing work to restore this important native tree!
#MeadowviewResearchFarm #AmericanChestnut #ChestnutResearch #ChestnutRestoration #NE2333 #ForestRestoration #NativeTrees
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We love harvest season!
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Is it possible to get these nuts to germinate and grow? How?
How are these different from Dunstan?
I would like to get some to plant in New Hampshire
Several chestnut enthusiasts recently had the opportunity to visit John's Creek's planting in Virginia. One of the most memorable sights was the claw marks left by black bears foraging for chestnuts as they prepare for winter, a testament to the planting's success and its growing role in supporting wildlife. The visit took place during this year's NE2333 annual meeting.
#AmericanChestnut #ChestnutRestoration #ForestHealth #WildlifeConservation #HealthyForests
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Hopefully the damaged bark does not serve as a corridor for the blight to enter living tissue.
Have seen a number of true wild, pure American chestnut trees damaged by black bear. These trees are large enough to survive multiple years of “attacks” by black bear.
Are these engineered trees or crossbred?
This excellent article takes a deep dive into the history of the American chestnut, the science driving restoration efforts, and the communities helping make recovery possible. Be sure to read the perspectives shared by TACF Director of Science Jared Westbrook, Board Member Jim Searing, and PA/NJ Chapter member Mike Aucott. 🌳🌰
Read the article: rivertownsmagazine.com/stories/the-return-of-the-american-chestnut-tree,146154
#americanchestnut #forestry #ForestRestoration #citizenscience #conservation
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Thanks for sharing! This was a great article and we're glad to be part of the restoration efforts.
I have acreage, but no idea how to purchase these.
I will be pleased if a 100 ft, tall tree with a sweet chestnut can be developed from any of these approaches.
The 2026 American Chestnut Symposium is taking shape! The current schedule is live, featuring expert presentations, panel discussions, restoration updates, networking opportunities, and field tours designed to bring our community together around the future of American chestnut restoration
Have research, restoration work, or a project to share? Consider participating in the poster session and connecting with fellow scientists, volunteers, conservation professionals, and chestnut enthusiasts.
Learn more, explore the schedule, and register today at tacf.org/2026-american-chestnut-symposium/
#ForestRestoration #conservation #forestry #nativespecies #americanchestnut
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I will do my best to make it!
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