The American Chestnut Foundation

The American Chestnut Foundation Our mission is to return the iconic American chestnut tree to eastern U.S. forests.
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The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) is a nonprofit conservation, education, and scientific research organization with one of the most ambitious rescue missions in the natural world–to save a beloved tree species from functional extinction. Founded in 1983 and based in Asheville, NC, TACF and its 16 state chapters are working to restore the American chestnut tree to its native range in eastern

U.S. We are supported by private individuals and family foundations, and the majority of our work is done by thousands of dedicated citizen scientists and partners.

June is packed with activities! There are numerous provisional field work projects that haven’t yet been added to the Ev...
06/01/2026

June is packed with activities! There are numerous provisional field work projects that haven’t yet been added to the Event Calendar. If you’re interested in participating in your Chapter's planting, pollination, and various field tasks, please contact them to express your enthusiasm. Additionally, consider subscribing to their newsletter, which regularly provides updates on upcoming events.

Check out our event calendar: https://tacf.org/events/category/tacf/

05/29/2026

The USDA has announced its desire to shut down or repurpose the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC), putting TACF’s important chestnut orchard at risk.

This orchard is especially valuable because the trees are growing in soil naturally affected by Phytophthora root rot (PRR), allowing researchers to evaluate disease resistance under real-world conditions. It includes predominantly American chestnut hybrids that have shown promising resistance and could soon provide a vital source of seed for restoration efforts.

We are asking members and volunteers to contact their representatives in Congress and urge continued access to BARC to help preserve this irreplaceable research and restoration resource.

05/27/2026

It was so much fun to get out and nature and be a part of a community. Volunteer and check out events with your state Chapter to see what you have been missing!

Click the link in our bio to visit the "Volunteer" and "Events Calendar" links under "Get Engaged"

Amazing work being done by the West Virginia Chapter!
05/21/2026

Amazing work being done by the West Virginia Chapter!

05/21/2026

Thanks for educating people on our favorite tree!

We love helping students get excited about, and involved in, the American chestnut tree!
05/21/2026

We love helping students get excited about, and involved in, the American chestnut tree!

05/20/2026

Save this for when you plant your chestnuts! All you need is a deep pot, well-draining soil, and proper seed orientation for success. 🌱

Want to learn more about growing chestnuts? Visit this link to learn more: https://tacf.org/growing-chestnuts/

I highly recommend checking out this article by Robert Foster, in which he reminisces about the time he helped save a la...
05/14/2026

I highly recommend checking out this article by Robert Foster, in which he reminisces about the time he helped save a large, standing American chestnut tree. He also shares an older article that tells the full story of the tree and the effort to preserve it. The original piece, published in American Forests magazine, is titled “Saving Something of Value” by Herbert E. McLean and is copied below his introduction.

Click the following link to check it out: https://rfoster.substack.com/p/one-big-tree

05/12/2026

Meadowview Research Farms is a huge part of our organization. As you can see, a lot happens here. Two of our barns are in serious need of repairs, as they can't be insured and aren't fit to hold our materials and gear.

Help us raise the barn and donate to our Spring Appeal!

Visit the link in our bio to donate!

Address

50 N Merrimon Avenue Ste #115
Asheville, NC
28804

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Website

https://www.rescuingtheamericanchestnut.com/, http://linkin.bio/tacf

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