The American Chestnut Foundation depends primarily upon its members to support research to develop a blight-resistant American chestnut tree.

Over 5,000 members nationwide, and 250 in the State of Connecticut are helping to bring this important tree back from the brink of extinction.

As a member you will . . .

• help ensure the future health of the eastern American forest ecosystem
• receive our quarterly newsletter, The Bark, to keep in touch with membership and staff
• be a member of a state chapter if you live in AL, CT, GA, IN, KY, MD, ME, NC, SC, NY, OH, PA, TN
• be invited to attend TACF national and chapter meetings to learn about local projects and meet scientists working on chestnut research
• be welcome to visit, tour, and/or volunteer on our research farms in Meadowview, Virginia
• have access to expert advice on growing chestnuts
• receive our bi-annual scientific publication, The Journal of The American Chestnut Foundation, for updates on the progress of chestnut research

  
  
  Click here to join TACF or renew your membership online, via phone, or via a downloaded membership form.