The 4-H American Chestnut Project

 

Overview:

4-H members can participate in American chestnut restoration efforts by planting and recording survival of chestnut seeds and seedlings. 4-H clubs are encouraged to join the Virginia Tech affiliated American Chestnut Cooperators Foundation (ACCF), which provides to growers a limited number of free blight-resistant seed nuts, and seedlings at cost. Membership in ACCF is $20. Seed nuts must be ordered by Oct. 15. Seedlings are $40 for 50 or fewer and may be ordered until the supply is exhausted. For more information, contact ACCF.

Schedule of Activities

Experiment with Seed Nuts

Seedling Survival- Student Data and Questions 

Forest Community Changes- Student Data and Questions 

Presentation on American Chestnut History and Restoration Efforts

American Chestnut Cooperators’ Foundation Web Site

Seedling Survival Report Form

"Captain John Smith's Description of the Trees of Virginia."

Visit our 4-H Chestnut Groves

Comparison of Chinese and American Chestnuts

Auburn High School establishes a chestnut orchard.
"Students at Auburn High School in Montgomery County establish a chestnut orchard"
See their report.