About The Carolinas Chapter

A Few Members Gather for Chestnut Harvesting

Thanks to all who helped make this year´s effort a success! We sincerely appreciate the dedication, hard work, and enthusiasm of our members, volunteers, and contributors.

From the social and learning aspects, to getting back to nature, there are a thousand reasons to enjoy the Carolinas Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation. We invite you to join us and to become an active member or volunteer. Please contact us for any questions you may have.

The following individuals make up the Board of Directors for the Carolinas Chapter:

Doug Gillis, Charlotte, NC, President Paul Sisco, Asheville, NC, Vice-President Carol Namkoong, Leicester, NC, Secretary Don Surrette, Pisgah Forest, NC, Treasurer Steve Barilovits, III, Charlotte, NC Lee Gragg, Morganton, NC Joe James, Seneca, SC Brian Joyce, Arden, NC Ron Myers, Clayton, NC Scott Pryor, Edneyville, NC Russell Regnery, Highlands, NC Judy Sutton, Waynesville, NC

Carolinas Chapter Meeting August 21, 2010, Montreat College

"The Last Chestnut Ghost" by William B. Wood

Spring 2010 Chestnut Mast Newsletter

Chestnut trees included in plantings at USC's Belser Arboretum

"The Return of the Chestnut Tree," by Hannah Miller

Fall 2009 Orchard Tour and Much More

Five New Photo Albums Posted

"Saving the chestnut" by Steve Steiner, The Tribune newspaper, Elkin

Four Chestnut Orchards to be inoculated in June, 2009

Two new hybrid chestnut orchards planted near Mars Hill, NC

Learn about our Chapter discussion forum.

2009 Spring Chestnut Mast Newsletter has been posted. Click here to view it.

TACF Headquarters relocated to Asheville, NC. Click here for information.