Gift Seed Level Membership

Gift Seed Level Membership
Orders must be in by January 31, 2024 for March 2024 delivery.
Orders received after this date will be placed on 2025 distribution list.
 

By giving the gift of a Seed Level Membership, your gift recipient will become part of TACF's mission to return the American chestnut to its native range. We welcome them on this journey and thank you for supporting us with your gift!

A limited quantity of seeds from select parent trees with elevated blight resistance are available as part of our Seed Level Membership. Harvested in the fall by staff and volunteers at Meadowview Research Farms, these intermediate blight-resistant seeds, considered our very best, represent nearly 40 years of research and development. While these seeds represent the best genetic materials we have available, we unfortunately cannot guarantee them for disease-resistance or form. We offer these seeds as a thank you to members who are dedicated to supporting our ongoing research and restoration efforts.

Quantities are indicated below:

  • Root Seed Level: 4 seeds
  • Branch Seed Level: 6 seeds
  • Canopy Seed Level: 12 seeds

Seed Level members receive all member benefits, including our award-winning magazine, Chestnut.

To members living west of the Mississippi and in Michigan: In order to prevent the spread of contagions from the native range, including chestnut blight, Phytophthora, gall wasp, and other pests, all seeds shipped to these areas are treated in a 10% bleach solution. This is a horticultural best practice and will not impact the quality or germination of your seeds.

TACF cannot ship to CA, OR, or WA due to Department of Agriculture restrictions on chestnut importation. Seeds will not be shipped out of the continental US. No exceptions.

We are grateful to all our members for being part of this important and hopeful mission, ensuring future generations will one day experience forests filled with healthy American chestnut trees. Thank you for joining us on this journey!

If you prefer to mail your donation, click here to download a printable membership form to send in with your gift.

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The Gift that Grows
We will send your gift recipient a welcome packet, which includes the current Chestnut magazine, a member sticker, and a letter recognizing your generosity (please allow up to 2 weeks for the recipient to receive their member welcome packet). You may add a personal message below.
All Seed Level members must agree to the terms in the Germplasm Agreement. Seed forms will be sent to your gift recipient for their signature.
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