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"There is nothing more important and visionary than planting a tree so that our grandchildren can enjoy its fruit."
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Protecting your trees from predators great & small
By Kendra Collins
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Chestnuts are very attractive to a wide range of possible predators. This is something most chestnut enthusiasts already know. So as we launch into planting season, TACF wants to offer a few helpful tips on how to best protect your trees from things such as deer, voles and mice, raccoons, chipmunks, turkeys, and insects. If your chestnuts have ever encountered such predators, you don't want to miss this!
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By Brian Smith, Virginia Chapter
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Brian Smith gives a detailed description of his visits to herbariums across the state of Virginia. What is a herbarium? It's a collection of plant specimens, typically dried plants. Specifically, Brian has been interested in the American chestnut samples collected and stored in these facilities. Based on his findings, Brian offers some interesting insight about Little's defined 'range' map. Read more about Brian's discoveries.
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Winner Announced in American Chestnut Tappan Chair Drawing
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Tom Jones of Amsterdam, NY is the winner of a hand-crafted American chestnut Tappan chair made by Adam Nudd-Homeyer of Sandwich, NH. This 'work of art' is simply beautiful and possesses a unique provenance and history. President of the Vermont/New Hampshire Chapter Yurij Bihun states, "In addition to the timeless design and craftsmanship, the lightness of the chestnut wood is part of this chair's unique appeal." This TACF membership incentive was held from February - March 2016. Everyone who joined or renewed a membership at the $250+ level was entered to win. Tom Jones has been an annual sponsor of TACF since 2012 and the Foundation congratulates him on this beautiful prize!
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In 2016, the NY Chapter of TACF is offering a $200 reward for the largest, pure American chestnut tree found within New York State. If yours isn't the largest, don't worry! All trees over 14" DBH will be awarded $50.00. Read more about this contest and how to enter.
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Read the article about this event and video on the TACF website:
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May 14 / Southern Regional Meeting / Otis L. Floyd Nursery Research Center / College of Agriculture, Human, and Natural Sciences / Tennessee State University / 472 Cadillac Ln / McMinnville, TN 37110 / 9 A.M. - 3 P.M.
May 14 / MA Chapter: Orchard Work Party / Meiklejohn Orchard / 183 Silver St. Granville, MA / Please RSVP: 508-667-9685 / 10 A.M. - 4 P.M.
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The American Chestnut Foundation
50 North Merrimon Ave, Suite 115 Asheville, NC 28804
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The mission of The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) is to restore the American chestnut tree to our eastern woodlands to benefit our environment, our wildlife, and our society.
TACF is a 501(c)(3) conservation organization headquartered in Asheville, NC. To learn about TACF and its national breeding program, visit www.acf.org. To join the effort to restore the American chestnut tree, visit www.acf.org/join.php.
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