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Membership

** Don’t forget to renew your 2012 Membership ** To apply for annual membership; please print, complete and mail the following form to; Mr. Terry Anderson, Secretary The Canadian Chestnut Council 888 Road 3 East Kingsville, ON N9Y 2E5 Membership fees and donations are tax deductible. Click here to download the Membership_Form Membership in the [...]

An Endangered Species

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  The American chestnut (Castanea dentata) was once one of North America's most important forest trees. The wood, easily worked and durable, was used for interior trim, furniture, as well as for posts and fencing. Some split rail fences constructed early in this century are sill … Read More

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A Legend in Crisis

A Legend in Crisis is a short documentary brought to you by the Canadian Chestnut Council. This short documentary is intended to help spread the word about the history and current status of the American Chestnut in Canada. It will introduce you to the history, biology and blight affecting this species. It also includes an update on research and conservation strategies aimed at its recovery. It was produced in 2009 thanks to the generous support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation.