Mission of GaTACF
The Georgia chapter was founded to bring about the restoration of the American Chestnut tree as a prominent part of Georgia forests by assisting the national foundation in its propagation efforts, by promoting public awareness through education and by supporting the scientific research efforts of TACF directed at restoring American Chestnuts.
Recognized as the fastest chapter formation in The American Chestnut Foundation.
From July, 2004 at the Organizational Forum, the group progressed to a Provisional Chapter in September and was awarded Full Chapter Status in October, 2004!
Our Activities
Primary activities of The Georgia Chapter of TACF- Finding and identifying surviving trees
- Pollinating them
- Harvesting nuts
- Planting American Chestnut trees throughout the state of Georgia
- Identifying potential sites for breeding orchards within the state
- Preserving local genetics
- Breeding blight resistant and regionally adapted trees
- Public outreach and education
- Organizing members and volunteers in these activities
History of The American Chestnut Foundation
The Backcross Method and Restoration of the American Chestnut Tree
Native Range Map