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Chapter Board Puts Forward Fundraising Challenge
One of the most important programs within the PA/NJ Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation is the chestnut research orchard at Penn State. We have planted over 5,000 trees there, on 31 acres, as part of long-term program to find hybrid trees that are blight resistant and able to survive in the forest.
continue readingA plan to diversify a transgenic blight‐tolerant American chestnut population using citizen science.
Shared with the Chestnut Growers of The American Chestnut Foundation on behalf of Jared Westbrook -- Mon 7/22/2019 This article summarizes the rationale for TACF and ESF’s plans to outcross transgenic trees to wild trees to…continue readingSeeking Volunteers for Penn State Ag Progress Days — August 13-15 2019
Sign up today! We are seeking volunteers to represent PA-TACF at Penn State Ag Progress Days this August. This large outdoor agricultural exposition is held each year at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center…continue readingCheck out this recent article from the Wall Street Journal:
Check out this recent article from the May 11-12-Weekend Edition of the Wall Street Journal Scanned Copy or this digital version from the PSU Library System: ProQuestDocuments-2019-05-29continue readingSeeking Fundraising Expertise
The nominating committee of the PA/NJ Chapter Board of Directors is seeking volunteers with fundraising expertise. The committee is seeking one volunteer to fill a position on the Board and additional volunteers to serve on…continue readingNational Woodland Owners Association Offers Opportunities to protect your land and investments
Owning forest land is a privilege that brings with it much work and worries. Liability for hunters and trespassers alike can be a burden. The National Woodland Owners Association can help. Follow this link to…continue readingChestnut Seed Planting Chestnut Research Orchards at Penn State
Contact: Stephen Hoy Penn State Chestnut Orchard Manager sdh177@psu.edu 814-863-7192 View or download the flier here.continue readingNew Chapter t-Shirt
Order now for Father's Day! Just $25 with shipping and handling. Call the office (814) 863-7192 to place your order via credit card or send your check to the office: PATACF, 206 Forest Resource Lab,…continue readingNature’s Newsletter Spring 2019
R E S T O R I N GTHE AMERICAN CHESTNUTby Sara Fern FitzsimmonsDirector of Restoration / The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF)Check out this article on page 7.
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