Rescuing the

American Chestnut

Our Vision

is a robust eastern forest restored to its splendor

Our Mission

is to return the iconic American chestnut to its native range

2023 Spring Appeal

Your support of TACF’s 2023 Spring Appeal will allow us to purchase a year-round greenhouse. Help us reach our goal.

Chestnut Chat Series

Join us on Friday, June 16, 2023 for the next Chestnut Chat! TACF is thrilled to announce that its long-anticipated documentary film CLEAR DAY THUNDER: Rescuing the American Chestnut is a wrap. This 53-minute film highlights the story of the tree’s exceptional significance, the people determined to save it, and its promising future. We’ll be joined by TACF’s Director of Communications Jules Smith to discuss the making of and goals for the film and by filmmaker Rod Murphy of Collective Projects to answer questions related to creative development. We will also be joined by Mari Peterson of Marketing Outpost who, along with her team, has played an invaluable role in the success of this project and is coordinating screenings. For more information and to attend the event, click How to Participate below.

Science Strategies

Breeding, Biotechnology, and Biocontrol
United for Restoration

The American Chestnut Foundation takes a holistic approach toward chestnut restoration, utilizing a three-pronged research strategy known as 3BUR (Breeding, Biotechnology, and Biocontrol United for Restoration). These research tracks are meant to be integrated through collaborations that are mutually beneficial, so we can explore all avenues to reach the common goal of saving and restoring this species as quickly as possible.

Support Our Research

How to identify an American chestnut tree

Learn how to identify American chestnuts and send us a sample for identification.

Support The Restoration

How to receive American chestnut seeds & seedlings

Learn how to get American chestnut seeds and seedlings from TACF.

Latest News

2023 American Chestnut Photo Contest

2023 American Chestnut Photo Contest

PHOTO CREDIT: “Standing Out in a Crowd” by Matt Nichols, winner of the 2019 American Chestnut Photo Contest.It is time again to begin thinking about your best photos of American chestnut or American chestnut hybrids for entry into this year’s contest. We encourage you...

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J U N E 16th Chestnut Chat (live, virtual via Zoom): Pre-register for:
➡️Q&A about TACF documentary, CLEAR DAY THUNDER: Rescuing the American Chestnut
🌟Learn about 40th Anniversary Surprise online screening for TACF email subscribers
➡️Meet Filmmaker, Rod Murphy
➡️Learn how to screen the film and what is included in the screening kit and more with coordinator Marketing Outpost

Pre-register here: psu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_85iLnNwKQ0Gl6_irP7e94Q#/registration
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J U N E 16th Chestnut Chat (live, virtual via Zoom): Pre-register for:
➡️Q&A about TACF documentary, CLEAR DAY THUNDER: Rescuing the American Chestnut
🌟Learn about 40th Anniversary Surprise online screening for TACF email subscribers
➡️Meet Filmmaker, Rod Murphy
➡️Learn how to screen the film and what is included in the screening kit and more with coordinator Marketing Outpost

Pre-register here: https://psu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_85iLnNwKQ0Gl6_irP7e94Q#/registrationImage attachmentImage attachment

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Jim Jordan link is here

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Georgia chapter and their work with Berry College in Rome GA. Here they are doing orchard work.Chestnut orchard work in progress at the Frank Milner Farm near Rome, GA. Pictured is Berry College intern Louis Durand after helping to cull some non-selected orchard trees. Beautiful day to be out there. The American Chestnut Foundation ... See MoreSee Less

Georgia chapter and their work with Berry College in Rome GA. Here they are doing orchard work.

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Keep up the good work!

West Virgina chapter information about a lodge built in 1942 with American chestnut ... See MoreSee Less

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Upcoming Events

6:00PM - 9:00PM

Join TACF's Director of Science, Jared Westbrook, for an informal presentation at the next Big Asheville Science Salon! Once upon a time … the American chestnut dominated the forests of […]

7:00PM - 8:00PM

Did you know there is an American Chestnut tree breeding orchard in Westborough? Learn the fascinating story behind the work that is being done there. Presenter Brad Smith joined the […]

11:30AM - 1:00PM

TACF is thrilled to announce that its long-anticipated documentary film CLEAR DAY THUNDER: Rescuing the American Chestnut is a wrap! This 53-minute film highlights the story of the tree’s exceptional […]