From rufin at charter.net  Tue Feb  3 14:46:22 2009
From: rufin at charter.net (Rufin Van Bossuyt)
Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2009 14:46:22 -0500
Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] Fw: Final Board Update of Operations
Message-ID: <000801c98638$17638b20$e5b6b718@userr0addk9epy>


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Marshal T. Case" <marshalc at acf.org>
To: "Albert Ellingboe" <ahe at plantpath.wisc.edu>; "'Alex Day'" 
<fforaday at aol.com>; "Anne M. Myers MD" <annemonique at bellsouth.net>; "Bill 
Adamsen" <bill.adamsen at gmail.com>; "Brad Stanback" <castanea at bellsouth.net>; 
"Brian McCarthy" <mccarthy at ohio.edu>; "Bruce Wakeland" 
<bwakeland at starband.net>; "Carol kirkland" <cjk6 at psu.edu>; "'Cathy Mayes'" 
<mayescd at aol.com>; "Don Willeke" <willeke at visi.com>; "'Gary Carver'" 
<carver at fred.net>; "Glen Rea" <glenrea42 at msn.com>; "'Grace Knight'" 
<gsknight at tds.net>; "Greg Weaver" <weaverpond at aol.com>; "H.F. Darling" 
<hdarling at hfdarling.com>; "Harold & Essie Burnworth" <hburnworth at msn.com>; 
"Hugh Irwin" <hugh at safc.org>; "J. Hill Craddock" <Hill-Craddock at utc.edu>; 
"J. Lawrence Brasher" <lbrasher at bsc.edu>; "Jamie Donalds" <n1djb at yahoo.com>; 
"Jay Mills" <jmills at olanmills.com>; "Joe James" <s4e4j4 at bellsouth.net>; "Kim 
Steiner" <steiner at psu.edu>; "'Mike Hinson, GA Chapter President'" 
<hinson1022 at comcast.net>; "'Paul Sisco'" <phsisco at gmail.com>; "Phillip 
Rutter" <woodyag at aol.com>; <pups54 at aol.com>; "Rex Mann" 
<rexbmann at gmail.com>; "Rufin Van Bossuyt" <Rufin at charter.net>; "Sally Weeks" 
<weeksss at purdue.edu>; "Scott Freidhof" <sialia67 at windstream.net>; "'Steve 
Barilovits'" <steve_barilovits at bellsouth.net>; "Tim Phelps" 
<timothyrphelps at gmail.com>; "William Lord" <wg.lord at comcast.net>; "William 
MacDonald" <macd at wvu.edu>
Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 10:14 AM
Subject: Final Board Update of Operations


>
> This will be my final update to all of you as I prepare for transitioning
> from your President & CEO to my new role as President Emeritus. There is a
> period of four months between February 15th and June 15th when I will be
> concentrating on archival work, and advising our new President & CEO Bryan
> Burhans as he gets to know all of you and this great organization called 
> The
> American Chestnut Foundation.  We have the "Tree of Hope" as more and more
> people are coming to realize. As the economy fails, there are still new
> interested people who are stepping forward to help us move forward. In
> working with Peter Mennen of the Mennen Environmental Foundation, I am
> pleased to share his successful approach to his board with a $10,000
> donation approved and on its way.  Peter's first letter to me on January
> 12th stated,  "Thank you for your dedication to saving an American 
> treasure.
> We have so many fears about what the future holds for the broad spectrum 
> of
> life on Earth, and your effort to restore a critical building block of
> Nature in this country gives us a ray of hope.  What you have done is 
> beyond
> heroic......"
>
> Brad and Shelli Stanback directed $250,000 in "unrestricted support" to 
> TACF
> via Foundation For The Carolinas. This donation arrived early last week 
> and
> sets a tone for another successful program year. Please join me in giving 
> a
> very big thank you to Brad and Shelli for their belief in the chestnut
> restoration mission and their very generous financial support that allows
> all of us to focus more on the science and networks with less worry about
> finances.  Our special member friend in Michigan is providing $250,000 as 
> a
> special donation in honor of our 25th Anniversary Campaign and growing
> success of the science throughout the state chapter network we have 
> created
> together. As mentioned in my last update, this donation is to arrive by
> March.
>
> U.S. Forest Service, Forest Health Protection Program plans to allocate
> $350,000 to TACF in fiscal year 2009 and I received the letter of 
> commitment
> just before the New Year. James Hubbard, Deputy Chief, State and Private
> Forestry stated in his letter  "We are delighted with TACF's on-going
> proficiencies in the production of blight resistant materials for
> reforestation, specifically B3-F3 production and surpassing the midpoint 
> in
> production of B3-F-2 parents in 2008. These accomplishments along with
> building long-term partnerships with cooperators will ensure program
> success. Thank you very much for the fine work TACF does".
>
> We are gearing up with Department of Interior/Office of Surface Mining for
> "Operation Springboard 2009" as we forge ahead with this new partnership
> focused on ARRI through our regional office in Beckley, West Virginia 
> where
> Bob Paris is spearheading the field operations now, in consultation with
> Fred Hebard and OSM field staff. This new partnership shows much promise.
>
> Don Willeke has approved the draft language of the pending agreement/MOU
> with the National Park Service and the document is moving through the NPS
> system now as it heads for the desk of the Director of The National Park
> Service.  This will be the first major signed agreement for TACF under our
> new President Obama.
>
> I have been working with transition team leaders in the Department of
> Agriculture and Department of Interior to make certain that TACF is well
> represented at the "conservation tables" when briefings begin in areas of
> government connected to our mission.  Our signed MOUs with Department of
> Agriculture and Department of Interior provide us with continuity that
> should be of significant benefit for our future reforestation agenda.
>
> Congressman Steve Israel (D-NY) has assigned two staff people(one in DC 
> and
> one at his home district office on Long Island) to continue to work with 
> the
> new pending appropriations of $450,000. I have continued to keep him 
> updated
> on our progress and his NY staffer was present at the Governors 
> Island/UNEP
> planting on that snowy day in December. Matt read a statement from
> Congressman Israel stating his personal commitment to gain funding for our
> science program based on the proposal I sent to him a year ago October (at
> his request).  Although this is a "long shot" under the new administration
> connected to very harsh economic times, Steve-who serves on the House
> Appropriations Committee-feels that we have a good chance for some funding
> with the 2010 budget cycle.  Thanks to Glen Rea for his initiative in
> assisting 9/11 first responder,  John Sferazo, with some ME chestnut seeds
> to plant that has led to some new friendships for me and some very
> significant political connections that bode well for TACF's future.
>
> Our audit review looks positive in preparation for the fiscal year ending
> 6/30/09.
>
> The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted registration for "The 
> American
> Chestnut Foundation" - we expect to be granted registration for "TACF"
> within a matter of weeks.   We are working to implement use of the
> registration notice on the publications and other materials.
>
> Our Georgia chapter challenged themselves (with a financial challenge from
> Mary Belle Price) to be the first chapter to sponsor a Legacy Tree.  They
> did it and in less than four months - $10,000!
>
> West Virginia should become a full chapter in 2009 as they continue to 
> meet
> and plan under their provisional status. This will be state chapter 
> sixteen.
> The timing is good around the DOI/OSM partnership we have in place.
>
> There is much more but these are some of the highlights. The science 
> program
> is strong and our network continues to grow and attract attention to our
> mission. All of you should be very proud of what you contribute to this
> collective effort that makes TACF so strong and healthy.
>
> Now let me turn to the next 25 years of our mission. Bryan Burhans becomes
> your new President & CEO effective this Sunday, February 1st.  Bryan 
> brings
> a breadth of field experience and science background to TACF. His 
> expertise
> with and ties to one of our newest partners-The National Wild Turkey
> Federation-should position him well to match chestnuts, turkeys, and 
> habitat
> restoration to two strong chapter networks from the start.  This has
> significant potential and I find it very exciting. It is a perfect match 
> as
> we knew when we spent 7 years cultivating and then gaining an official
> signed document between TACF and NWTF.  Both organizations have the 
> passion
> and the commitment.  Growing turkey populations certainly need a new food
> crop to sustain a healthy population.  I see many new friendships being
> cultivated with lots of enthusiasm and positive energy-person to person 
> and
> network to network.
>
> Bennington staff will spend Bryan's first full week with him as he comes 
> in
> Sunday evening and we get to work Monday morning. We have put a lot of
> effort into providing Bryan with all that we can share to help him be
> comfortable with the programs and people and give him the opportunity to
> make his leadership decisions based on very complete discussions of all
> phases of TACF's operations. We have all made the commitment to work hard
> for his and TACF's success.
>
> I have served under four Chairman of the Board of Directors:  Bud Coulter
> (MI - deceased), Jim Ulring (IA), Herb Darling (NY), and Dick Will (MD and
> TX).  All four contributed significantly to the growth and success of TACF
> and all four provided me with the "running room" necessary to make 
> decisions
> and to focus on areas that instinct and experience combined to project
> success for the mission, keeping science and backcross breeding (Charles
> Burnham) at the heart of time and financial commitment (Charity Navigator,
> multiple Four Star Ratings - 84% program dollars - putting TACF at the top
> of all non-profit peers in financial management and program efficiency).
>
> Many of you have asked me what I'm going to do with my time. My plans
> include my ongoing commitment to help TACF as addressed above in my 
> position
> as President Emeritus.  I will build up Trust for Wildlife that I 
> organized
> into a national and international conservation non-profit organization 26
> years ago (1983) with a focus on habitat protection for neotropical 
> migrant
> birds and school curriculum for children and teachers, spend some quality
> time on my tractor at the 92 acre farm I own and manage for wildlife and
> timber-focus on neotropical migrant birds, contribute time to youth 
> programs
> of The Explorers Club (Fellow '78) with base in NYC, and spend lots of
> quality time with my loved ones.  And, my two quarter horses-Splash and
> Domino-get to see me more than at 6 a.m. and after 9 p.m. and my golden
> retriever rescue dog-JAKE (good name with NWTF partnership)-gets to enjoy
> the hayfields and forests of our farm with me-and, maybe-just maybe-he'll
> finally catch up to that pesky woodchuck that eludes him every time.
>
> I salute you all for the wonderful individuals you are and the commitment
> you have made to the restoration of American chestnut to our eastern
> forests.
>
> Marshal
>
>
>
> 



From rufin at charter.net  Tue Feb  3 14:47:41 2009
From: rufin at charter.net (Rufin Van Bossuyt)
Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2009 14:47:41 -0500
Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] Fw: Message from Transition Committee Chair
	Carol Kirkland
Message-ID: <000d01c98638$46c647e0$e5b6b718@userr0addk9epy>


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Daphne Van Schaick" <daphne at acf.org>
To: "Albert Ellingboe" <ahe at plantpath.wisc.edu>; "Alex Day" 
<FFORADAY at aol.com>; "Anne M. Myers MD " <annemonique at bellsouth.net>; "Bill 
Adamsen" <bill.adamsen at gmail.com>; "Brad Stanback " 
<castanea at bellsouth.net>; "Brian McCarthy" <mccarthy at ohio.edu>; "Bruce 
Wakeland " <bwakeland at starband.net>; "Carol kirkland" <cjk6 at psu.edu>; 
"'Catherine Mayes'" <mayescd at aol.com>; "Dick Will" <pups54 at aol.com>; "Don 
Willeke" <willeke at visi.com>; "'Gary Carver'" <carver at fred.net>; "Glen Rea" 
<glenrea42 at msn.com>; "'Grace Knight'" <gsknight at tds.net>; "Greg Weaver" 
<weaverpond at aol.com>; "H.F. Darling" <hdarling at hfdarling.com>; "Harold & 
Essie Burnworth" <hburnworth at msn.com>; "Hugh Irwin" <hugh at safc.org>; "J. 
Hill Craddock" <Hill-Craddock at utc.edu>; "J. Lawrence Brasher" 
<lbrasher at bsc.edu>; "Jamie Donalds" <n1djb at yahoo.com>; "Jay Mills" 
<jmills at olanmills.com>; "Joe James" <s4e4j4 at bellsouth.net>; "Kim Steiner" 
<steiner at psu.edu>; "'Mike Hinson'" <hinson1022 at comcast.net>; "'Paul Sisco'" 
<phsisco at gmail.com>; "Phillip Rutter" <woodyag at aol.com>; "Rex Mann " 
<rexbmann at gmail.com>; "Rufin Van Bossuyt" <Rufin at charter.net>; "Sally Weeks" 
<weeksss at purdue.edu>; "Scott Freidhof " <sialia67 at windstream.net>; "'Steve 
Barilovits'" <steve_barilovits at bellsouth.net>; "Tim Phelps" 
<timothyrphelps at gmail.com>; "William Lord" <wg.lord at comcast.net>; "William 
MacDonald" <macd at wvu.edu>; "Alan&Marilyn Youel" <alanyouel at msn.com>; "Arlene 
Wirsig " <awirsig at gmail.com>; "Brad Smith" <schoolmastersm at hotmail.com>; 
"Carolyn Hill" <chill273 at yahoo.com>; "Carolyn Keiffer" 
<keiffech at muohio.edu>; "Dan Williams" <aperium at gmail.com>; "Dana Nelson" 
<dananelson at fs.fed.us>; "Dilliard Gravely" <dillardg at kimbanet.com>; "Don 
Davis" <ddavis at daltonstate.edu>; "Doug Jacobs" <djacobs at purdue.edu>; "'Eric 
Evans'" <belevans at roadrunner.com>; "Fred Paillet" <annvpaillet at aol.com>; 
"George Thompson" <vachestnut at grthompson.com>; "'Gerry Cormier'" 
<gcormier at att.net>; "Greg Miller" <empirechestnut at gotsky.com>; "Hainisch" 
<bonniel at msn.com>; "Kathy Marmet " <kathymarmet at gmail.com>; "MICHAEL 
DOOCHIN" <MDOOCHIN at INTERSTATEPKG.COM>; "Morris, David W. (SCS)" 
<dwmorr26 at bellsouth.net>; "Robert Doudrick" <rdoudrick at fs.fed.us>; "Ron 
Phillips" <Phill005 at UMN.edu>; "Safiya Samman" <ssamman at fs.fed.us>; "Tim Eck" 
<timothy.eck at alcoa.com>; "Tim Williams" <myslec at gmail.com>; "Tracey Coulter" 
<tlc220 at psu.edu>
Cc: "'Dennis Kimball'" <dennis at acf.org>; "'Michele Morgan'" 
<Michele at acf.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 11:24 AM
Subject: Message from Transition Committee Chair Carol Kirkland


> From Carol Kirkland, Transition Committee Chair & TACF Treasurer:
>
> Dear Board and Cabinet Members:
>
> I am planning to make a contribution to TACF in honor of Marshal
> Case.  As you know, there is a listing in the Bark newsletter of
> donations made "In Honor Of" someone.  I hope you'd like to make your
> own contribution to TACF in Marshal's honor.  It would be wonderful
> to see a long list of names honoring him in a future issue of the
> Bark - a tribute that will be seen by the membership who may
> potentially want to make their own contributions in his honor as well.
>
> If you would like to join me in honoring Marshal in this way, please
> send your contribution (made payable to TACF) to Dennis Kimball at
> the Bennington Office (PO Box 4044, Bennington, VT 05201).  Please
> make sure to indicate that your contribution is in honor of Marshal.
>
> Please share this message with other non-Board and non-Cabinet
> individuals who might want to join us in this tribute.
>
> Carol Kirkland
> TACF Treasurer
> (802) 375-1242
> cjk6 at psu.edu
>
>
>
> 



From n1djb at yahoo.com  Mon Feb  9 18:38:58 2009
From: n1djb at yahoo.com (Jamie Donalds)
Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2009 15:38:58 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] Seed orchard coordinator
Message-ID: <638231.93030.qm@web111415.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>


Hi All,
????????? With all these good leads coming in for seed orchard sites,I think we need a person to be the point of contact for seed orchard development. I'd prefer not to?wait till the spring meeting,so since he has shown a lot of interest in seed orchard development, I've asked John Meikeljohn to take this on. John will be the person we can direct Seed Orchard site leads to, and?with all of your input, develop a list of basic requirement for seed orchard sites. Like in 2001 with BC3 orchards, we, as a chapter will have to turn the seed orchard plans from national?into a plan that is workable for us here in Mass.?Since he lives in western Ma, he may need our help in?checking out?sites in the eastern part?of the state, help him out if you can.
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let me know?if you have questions
-Jamie??
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?I'm thinking that? would be a good choice for this.
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I see the resposibliltys as:
?- Being the point of contact
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From j.johnmeiklejohn at comcast.net  Tue Feb 10 09:25:37 2009
From: j.johnmeiklejohn at comcast.net (John Meiklejohn)
Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:25:37 -0500
Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] Update on wording of ACF Orchard Signs to be
	ordered
Message-ID: <CE27354C2B424A44ABFE4E2217BE4F73@sarah>

Hi Folks:  Regarding the ACF Orchard Sign order, we now have 3 versions of the wording for the final paragraph of Panel 3.  Version 1 is for Granville, MA; Version 2 is for the Bungy Road tree in R.I.; and Version 3 will be used for the other 5 orchards.

All those involved please review the wording of all 3 versions.  Check for errors and please let me know by this coming weekend whether or not you want any further changes or new wording for a specific orchard or site.

Thanks, in advance, for your prompt response.  Here are the 3 versions:

Version #1:  Proposed Final Paragraph On Third Panel

Of 

ACF Orchard Sign In Granville, MA

The TACF orchard on this property [see map] was planted in 2004-2005. It is a 3rd generation backcross  [BC3] orchard.  It is one of 30 orchards in the MA/RI State Chapter of TACF.  Fifteen State Chapters from Maine to Georgia provide regional genetic diversity to the breeding program.  Native American Chestnuts are being sought throughout the tree?s former range to be incorporated into the extensive breeding program now underway.  We are close to having this precious tree back!  TACF plans to start reintroducing these trees in forest trials by 2010 in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service.  In MA & RI we hope to begin forest trials soon thereafter.

 

Version #2:  Proposed Final Paragraph On Third Panel 

For

Bungy Road Chestnut Tree in R.I. 

This tree is an excellent example of the Native American Chestnuts that are being sought throughout the tree?s former range to be incorporated into the extensive breeding program now underway.  We are close to having these precious trees back!  Fifteen State Chapters from Maine to Georgia provide regional genetic diversity to the breeding program.  The MA/RI State Chapter of TACF now operates about 30 orchards.   TACF plans to start reintroducing these trees in forest trials by 2010 in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service.  In MA & RI we hope to begin forest trials soon thereafter. 

 

Version #3 Proposed Final Paragraph On Third Panel 

Of 

5 of the 7 Orchard Signs For MA/RI To Be Ordered In Feb. ?09 

The TACF orchard on this property is one of about 30 orchards in the MA/RI State Chapter of TACF.  Fifteen State Chapters from Maine to Georgia provide regional genetic diversity to the breeding program.  Native American Chestnuts are being sought throughout the tree?s former range to be incorporated into the extensive breeding program now underway.  We are close to having this precious tree back!  TACF plans to start reintroducing these trees in forest trials by 2010 in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service.  In MA & RI we hope to begin forest trials soon thereafter.

Note:  If anyone has a picture they want used next to this last paragraph, please let me know.  I do not have a picture to replace the current one.
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From Yvonne_Federowicz at brown.edu  Tue Feb 10 09:36:35 2009
From: Yvonne_Federowicz at brown.edu (Federowicz, Yvonne Marie)
Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:36:35 -0500
Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] Update on wording of ACF Orchard Signs
	to beordered
In-Reply-To: <CE27354C2B424A44ABFE4E2217BE4F73@sarah>
Message-ID: <AEFA42E689674541B6C78EA37938E99D0442BAC7@MAIL3.AD.Brown.Edu>

Hi John,
 
Please substitute the following for one of the Version 3 panels.  This
will be for South Kingstown, RI. Everything else looks good to me.
Thanks!
 
We are close to the goal: TACF is currently expanding the regional
diversity aspect of its breeding program and this orchard, maintained
through a partnership involving MA-TACF, the URI Master Gardeners and
the South Kingstown Land Trust, is part of that endeavor. Native trees
are being sought throughout the tree's former range for the breeding
program so that greater genetic diversity will be incorporated into the
resulting blight-resistant trees. TACF plans to start reintroducing
trees in forest trials by 2010 in cooperation with the U.S. Forest
Service and university partnerships. 

	-----Original Message-----
	From: masschestnutorchards-bounces at masschestnut.org
[mailto:masschestnutorchards-bounces at masschestnut.org] On Behalf Of John
Meiklejohn
	Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 9:26 AM
	To: masschestnutorchards at masschestnut.org
	Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] Update on wording of ACF Orchard
Signs to beordered
	
	
	Hi Folks:  Regarding the ACF Orchard Sign order, we now have 3
versions of the wording for the final paragraph of Panel 3.  Version 1
is for Granville, MA; Version 2 is for the Bungy Road tree in R.I.; and
Version 3 will be used for the other 5 orchards.
	 
	All those involved please review the wording of all 3 versions.
Check for errors and please let me know by this coming weekend whether
or not you want any further changes or new wording for a specific
orchard or site.
	 
	Thanks, in advance, for your prompt response.  Here are the 3
versions:
	 

	Version #1:  Proposed Final Paragraph On Third Panel

	Of 

	ACF Orchard Sign In Granville, MA

	The TACF orchard on this property [see map] was planted in
2004-2005. It is a 3rd generation backcross  [BC3] orchard.  It is one
of 30 orchards in the MA/RI State Chapter of TACF.  Fifteen State
Chapters from Maine to Georgia provide regional genetic diversity to the
breeding program.  Native American Chestnuts are being sought throughout
the tree's former range to be incorporated into the extensive breeding
program now underway.  We are close to having this precious tree back!
TACF plans to start reintroducing these trees in forest trials by 2010
in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service.  In MA & RI we hope to
begin forest trials soon thereafter.

	 

	Version #2:  Proposed Final Paragraph On Third Panel 

	For

	Bungy Road Chestnut Tree in R.I. 

	This tree is an excellent example of the Native American
Chestnuts that are being sought throughout the tree's former range to be
incorporated into the extensive breeding program now underway.  We are
close to having these precious trees back!  Fifteen State Chapters from
Maine to Georgia provide regional genetic diversity to the breeding
program.  The MA/RI State Chapter of TACF now operates about 30
orchards.   TACF plans to start reintroducing these trees in forest
trials by 2010 in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service.  In MA & RI
we hope to begin forest trials soon thereafter. 

	 

	Version #3 Proposed Final Paragraph On Third Panel 

	Of 

	5 of the 7 Orchard Signs For MA/RI To Be Ordered In Feb. '09 

	The TACF orchard on this property is one of about 30 orchards in
the MA/RI State Chapter of TACF.  Fifteen State Chapters from Maine to
Georgia provide regional genetic diversity to the breeding program.
Native American Chestnuts are being sought throughout the tree's former
range to be incorporated into the extensive breeding program now
underway.  We are close to having this precious tree back!  TACF plans
to start reintroducing these trees in forest trials by 2010 in
cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service.  In MA & RI we hope to begin
forest trials soon thereafter.

	Note:  If anyone has a picture they want used next to this last
paragraph, please let me know.  I do not have a picture to replace the
current one.

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From celsnews at uri.edu  Tue Feb 10 09:36:59 2009
From: celsnews at uri.edu (Rudi Hempe)
Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:36:59 -0500
Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] Update on wording of ACF Orchard Signs
	to be ordered
In-Reply-To: <CE27354C2B424A44ABFE4E2217BE4F73@sarah>
References: <CE27354C2B424A44ABFE4E2217BE4F73@sarah>
Message-ID: <721d7a300902100636u3be3a60ex90a80e4459b16ee4@mail.gmail.com>

Hi,
I don't see the version that I sent to Yvonne for the yet-to-be-built
orchard in South Kingstown, RI.

Rudi Hempe,

On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 9:25 AM, John Meiklejohn <
j.johnmeiklejohn at comcast.net> wrote:

>  Hi Folks:  Regarding the ACF Orchard Sign order, we now have 3 versions
> of the wording for the final paragraph of Panel 3.  Version 1 is for
> Granville, MA; Version 2 is for the Bungy Road tree in R.I.; and Version 3
> will be used for the other 5 orchards.
>
> All those involved please review the wording of all 3 versions.  Check for
> errors and please let me know by this coming weekend whether or not you want
> any further changes or new wording for a specific orchard or site.
>
> Thanks, in advance, for your prompt response.  Here are the 3 versions:
>
>
> *Version #1:  Proposed Final Paragraph On Third Panel*
>
> *Of *
>
> *ACF Orchard Sign In Granville, MA*
>
> The TACF orchard on this property [see map] was planted in 2004-2005. It is
> a 3rd generation backcross  [BC3] orchard.  It is one of 30 orchards in
> the MA/RI State Chapter of TACF.  Fifteen State Chapters from Maine to
> Georgia provide regional genetic diversity to the breeding program.  Native
> American Chestnuts are being sought throughout the tree's former range to be
> incorporated into the extensive breeding program now underway.  *We are
> close to having this precious tree back!  *TACF plans to start
> reintroducing these trees in forest trials by 2010 in cooperation with the
> U.S. Forest Service.  In MA & RI we hope to begin forest trials soon
> thereafter.
>
>
>
> *Version #2:  Proposed Final Paragraph On Third Panel *
>
> *For*
>
> *Bungy Road Chestnut Tree in R.I. *
>
> This tree is an excellent example of the Native American Chestnuts that are
> being sought throughout the tree's former range to be incorporated into the
> extensive breeding program now underway.  *We are close to having these
> precious trees back!  *Fifteen State Chapters from Maine to Georgia
> provide regional genetic diversity to the breeding program.  The MA/RI
> State Chapter of TACF now operates about 30 orchards.   TACF plans to
> start reintroducing these trees in forest trials by 2010 in cooperation with
> the U.S. Forest Service.  In MA & RI we hope to begin forest trials soon
> thereafter.
>
>
>
> *Version #3 Proposed Final Paragraph On Third Panel *
>
> *Of *
>
> *5 of the 7 Orchard Signs For MA/RI To Be Ordered In Feb. '09 *
>
> The TACF orchard on this property is one of about 30 orchards in the MA/RI
> State Chapter of TACF.  Fifteen State Chapters from Maine to Georgia
> provide regional genetic diversity to the breeding program.  Native
> American Chestnuts are being sought throughout the tree's former range to be
> incorporated into the extensive breeding program now underway.  *We are
> close to having this precious tree back!  *TACF plans to start
> reintroducing these trees in forest trials by 2010 in cooperation with the
> U.S. Forest Service.  In MA & RI we hope to begin forest trials soon
> thereafter.
>
> *Note:  If anyone has a picture they want used next to this last
> paragraph, please let me know.  I do not have a picture to replace the
> current one.*
>
> _______________________________________________
> MassChestnutOrchards mailing list
> MassChestnutOrchards at masschestnut.org
> http://mrsgale.fates.org/mailman/listinfo/masschestnutorchards
>
>


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CELSnews Editor
131 Woodward Hall
9 East Alumni Ave.,
Kingston, RI 02881
Cell-401-212-6168
Office-401-874-4968
Celsnews at uri.edu
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From celsnews at uri.edu  Tue Feb 10 09:37:48 2009
From: celsnews at uri.edu (Rudi Hempe)
Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:37:48 -0500
Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] Update on wording of ACF Orchard Signs
	to beordered
In-Reply-To: <AEFA42E689674541B6C78EA37938E99D0442BAC7@MAIL3.AD.Brown.Edu>
References: <CE27354C2B424A44ABFE4E2217BE4F73@sarah>
	<AEFA42E689674541B6C78EA37938E99D0442BAC7@MAIL3.AD.Brown.Edu>
Message-ID: <721d7a300902100637k2d3fbd3t2a030fda2c2a21f2@mail.gmail.com>

Now I see it!

Rudi

On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 9:36 AM, Federowicz, Yvonne Marie <
Yvonne_Federowicz at brown.edu> wrote:

>  Hi John,
>
> Please substitute the following for one of the Version 3 panels.  This will
> be for South Kingstown, RI. Everything else looks good to me. Thanks!
>
>
> *We are close to the goal:* TACF is currently expanding the regional
> diversity aspect of its breeding program and this orchard, maintained
> through a partnership involving MA-TACF, the URI Master Gardeners and the
> South Kingstown Land Trust, is part of that endeavor. Native trees are being
> sought throughout the tree's former range for the breeding program so that
> greater genetic diversity will be incorporated into the resulting
> blight-resistant trees. TACF plans to start reintroducing trees in forest
> trials by 2010 in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service and university
> partnerships.
>
>  -----Original Message-----
> *From:* masschestnutorchards-bounces at masschestnut.org [mailto:
> masschestnutorchards-bounces at masschestnut.org] *On Behalf Of *John
> Meiklejohn
> *Sent:* Tuesday, February 10, 2009 9:26 AM
> *To:* masschestnutorchards at masschestnut.org
> *Subject:* [MassChestnutOrchards] Update on wording of ACF Orchard Signs
> to beordered
>
> Hi Folks:  Regarding the ACF Orchard Sign order, we now have 3 versions of
> the wording for the final paragraph of Panel 3.  Version 1 is for Granville,
> MA; Version 2 is for the Bungy Road tree in R.I.; and Version 3 will be used
> for the other 5 orchards.
>
> All those involved please review the wording of all 3 versions.  Check for
> errors and please let me know by this coming weekend whether or not you want
> any further changes or new wording for a specific orchard or site.
>
> Thanks, in advance, for your prompt response.  Here are the 3 versions:
>
>
> *Version #1:  Proposed Final Paragraph On Third Panel*
>
> *Of *
>
> *ACF Orchard Sign In Granville, MA*
>
> The TACF orchard on this property [see map] was planted in 2004-2005. It is
> a 3rd generation backcross  [BC3] orchard.  It is one of 30 orchards in
> the MA/RI State Chapter of TACF.  Fifteen State Chapters from Maine to
> Georgia provide regional genetic diversity to the breeding program.  Native
> American Chestnuts are being sought throughout the tree's former range to be
> incorporated into the extensive breeding program now underway.  *We are
> close to having this precious tree back!  *TACF plans to start
> reintroducing these trees in forest trials by 2010 in cooperation with the
> U.S. Forest Service.  In MA & RI we hope to begin forest trials soon
> thereafter.
>
>
>
> *Version #2:  Proposed Final Paragraph On Third Panel *
>
> *For*
>
> *Bungy Road Chestnut Tree in R.I. *
>
> This tree is an excellent example of the Native American Chestnuts that are
> being sought throughout the tree's former range to be incorporated into the
> extensive breeding program now underway.  *We are close to having these
> precious trees back!  *Fifteen State Chapters from Maine to Georgia
> provide regional genetic diversity to the breeding program.  The MA/RI
> State Chapter of TACF now operates about 30 orchards.   TACF plans to
> start reintroducing these trees in forest trials by 2010 in cooperation with
> the U.S. Forest Service.  In MA & RI we hope to begin forest trials soon
> thereafter.
>
>
>
> *Version #3 Proposed Final Paragraph On Third Panel *
>
> *Of *
>
> *5 of the 7 Orchard Signs For MA/RI To Be Ordered In Feb. '09 *
>
> The TACF orchard on this property is one of about 30 orchards in the MA/RI
> State Chapter of TACF.  Fifteen State Chapters from Maine to Georgia
> provide regional genetic diversity to the breeding program.  Native
> American Chestnuts are being sought throughout the tree's former range to be
> incorporated into the extensive breeding program now underway.  *We are
> close to having this precious tree back!  *TACF plans to start
> reintroducing these trees in forest trials by 2010 in cooperation with the
> U.S. Forest Service.  In MA & RI we hope to begin forest trials soon
> thereafter.
>
> *Note:  If anyone has a picture they want used next to this last
> paragraph, please let me know.  I do not have a picture to replace the
> current one.*
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> MassChestnutOrchards mailing list
> MassChestnutOrchards at masschestnut.org
> http://mrsgale.fates.org/mailman/listinfo/masschestnutorchards
>
>


-- 
Rudi Hempe
CELSnews Editor
131 Woodward Hall
9 East Alumni Ave.,
Kingston, RI 02881
Cell-401-212-6168
Office-401-874-4968
Celsnews at uri.edu
Home
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From kendra at acf.org  Tue Feb 10 09:37:44 2009
From: kendra at acf.org (Kendra Gurney)
Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:37:44 -0500
Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] Update on wording of ACF Orchard Signs
	to be	ordered
In-Reply-To: <CE27354C2B424A44ABFE4E2217BE4F73@sarah>
References: <CE27354C2B424A44ABFE4E2217BE4F73@sarah>
Message-ID: <002601c98b8d$23aba1b0$6b02e510$@org>

Hi John -

 

I have a good selection of photos that Leila left in my possession.  Would
you like me to search for a "generic"  MA orchard photo for the last
paragraph?  Or if you remind me which orchards these signs are destined for
I can look for something more specific.  Also - I might suggest a photo of
the Bungy Road chestnut to go with that sign - either flowering or at least
leafed out.  Nice for any visitors that might see it after the leaves have
fallen.  Text looks good.

 

Best -

 

Kendra

 

From: masschestnutorchards-bounces at masschestnut.org
[mailto:masschestnutorchards-bounces at masschestnut.org] On Behalf Of John
Meiklejohn
Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 9:26 AM
To: masschestnutorchards at masschestnut.org
Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] Update on wording of ACF Orchard Signs to be
ordered

 

Hi Folks:  Regarding the ACF Orchard Sign order, we now have 3 versions of
the wording for the final paragraph of Panel 3.  Version 1 is for Granville,
MA; Version 2 is for the Bungy Road tree in R.I.; and Version 3 will be used
for the other 5 orchards.

 

All those involved please review the wording of all 3 versions.  Check for
errors and please let me know by this coming weekend whether or not you want
any further changes or new wording for a specific orchard or site.

 

Thanks, in advance, for your prompt response.  Here are the 3 versions:

 

Version #1:  Proposed Final Paragraph On Third Panel

Of 

ACF Orchard Sign In Granville, MA

The TACF orchard on this property [see map] was planted in 2004-2005. It is
a 3rd generation backcross  [BC3] orchard.  It is one of 30 orchards in the
MA/RI State Chapter of TACF.  Fifteen State Chapters from Maine to Georgia
provide regional genetic diversity to the breeding program.  Native American
Chestnuts are being sought throughout the tree's former range to be
incorporated into the extensive breeding program now underway.  We are close
to having this precious tree back!  TACF plans to start reintroducing these
trees in forest trials by 2010 in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service.
In MA & RI we hope to begin forest trials soon thereafter.

 

Version #2:  Proposed Final Paragraph On Third Panel 

For

Bungy Road Chestnut Tree in R.I.

This tree is an excellent example of the Native American Chestnuts that are
being sought throughout the tree's former range to be incorporated into the
extensive breeding program now underway.  We are close to having these
precious trees back!  Fifteen State Chapters from Maine to Georgia provide
regional genetic diversity to the breeding program.  The MA/RI State Chapter
of TACF now operates about 30 orchards.   TACF plans to start reintroducing
these trees in forest trials by 2010 in cooperation with the U.S. Forest
Service.  In MA & RI we hope to begin forest trials soon thereafter. 

 

Version #3 Proposed Final Paragraph On Third Panel 

Of 

5 of the 7 Orchard Signs For MA/RI To Be Ordered In Feb. '09

The TACF orchard on this property is one of about 30 orchards in the MA/RI
State Chapter of TACF.  Fifteen State Chapters from Maine to Georgia provide
regional genetic diversity to the breeding program.  Native American
Chestnuts are being sought throughout the tree's former range to be
incorporated into the extensive breeding program now underway.  We are close
to having this precious tree back!  TACF plans to start reintroducing these
trees in forest trials by 2010 in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service.
In MA & RI we hope to begin forest trials soon thereafter.

Note:  If anyone has a picture they want used next to this last paragraph,
please let me know.  I do not have a picture to replace the current one.

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From Yvonne_Federowicz at brown.edu  Tue Feb 10 09:57:31 2009
From: Yvonne_Federowicz at brown.edu (Federowicz, Yvonne Marie)
Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:57:31 -0500
Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] Update on wording of ACF Orchard Signsto
	be	ordered
In-Reply-To: <002601c98b8d$23aba1b0$6b02e510$@org>
Message-ID: <AEFA42E689674541B6C78EA37938E99D0442BAC8@MAIL3.AD.Brown.Edu>

I
 
Thanks for your good suggestions Kendra.
 
Re. the Bungy Rd. chestnut - all I have are pictures from the time it
was surrounded by forest.  It was difficult to get good pictures. If I
understand correctly, it now is on the grounds of a school.
 
 However two are online at:
 
http://masschestnut.org/motherTrees.php
 
(2005 Glocester tree)
 
Perhaps Roy Najecki would know its current status? He may never have
seen it though.  I've been trying to contact Paul Dolan about this tree
but he's apparently out until Wednesday.
 
 

	-----Original Message-----
	From: masschestnutorchards-bounces at masschestnut.org
[mailto:masschestnutorchards-bounces at masschestnut.org] On Behalf Of
Kendra Gurney
	Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 9:38 AM
	To: 'John Meiklejohn'; masschestnutorchards at masschestnut.org
	Subject: Re: [MassChestnutOrchards] Update on wording of ACF
Orchard Signsto be ordered
	
	

	Hi John -

	 

	I have a good selection of photos that Leila left in my
possession.  Would you like me to search for a "generic"  MA orchard
photo for the last paragraph?  Or if you remind me which orchards these
signs are destined for I can look for something more specific.  Also - I
might suggest a photo of the Bungy Road chestnut to go with that sign -
either flowering or at least leafed out.  Nice for any visitors that
might see it after the leaves have fallen.  Text looks good.

	 

	Best -

	 

	Kendra

	 

	From: masschestnutorchards-bounces at masschestnut.org
[mailto:masschestnutorchards-bounces at masschestnut.org] On Behalf Of John
Meiklejohn
	Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 9:26 AM
	To: masschestnutorchards at masschestnut.org
	Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] Update on wording of ACF Orchard
Signs to be ordered

	 

	Hi Folks:  Regarding the ACF Orchard Sign order, we now have 3
versions of the wording for the final paragraph of Panel 3.  Version 1
is for Granville, MA; Version 2 is for the Bungy Road tree in R.I.; and
Version 3 will be used for the other 5 orchards.

	 

	All those involved please review the wording of all 3 versions.
Check for errors and please let me know by this coming weekend whether
or not you want any further changes or new wording for a specific
orchard or site.

	 

	Thanks, in advance, for your prompt response.  Here are the 3
versions:

	 

	Version #1:  Proposed Final Paragraph On Third Panel

	Of 

	ACF Orchard Sign In Granville, MA

	The TACF orchard on this property [see map] was planted in
2004-2005. It is a 3rd generation backcross  [BC3] orchard.  It is one
of 30 orchards in the MA/RI State Chapter of TACF.  Fifteen State
Chapters from Maine to Georgia provide regional genetic diversity to the
breeding program.  Native American Chestnuts are being sought throughout
the tree's former range to be incorporated into the extensive breeding
program now underway.  We are close to having this precious tree back!
TACF plans to start reintroducing these trees in forest trials by 2010
in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service.  In MA & RI we hope to
begin forest trials soon thereafter.

	 

	Version #2:  Proposed Final Paragraph On Third Panel 

	For

	Bungy Road Chestnut Tree in R.I.

	This tree is an excellent example of the Native American
Chestnuts that are being sought throughout the tree's former range to be
incorporated into the extensive breeding program now underway.  We are
close to having these precious trees back!  Fifteen State Chapters from
Maine to Georgia provide regional genetic diversity to the breeding
program.  The MA/RI State Chapter of TACF now operates about 30
orchards.   TACF plans to start reintroducing these trees in forest
trials by 2010 in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service.  In MA & RI
we hope to begin forest trials soon thereafter. 

	 

	Version #3 Proposed Final Paragraph On Third Panel 

	Of 

	5 of the 7 Orchard Signs For MA/RI To Be Ordered In Feb. '09

	The TACF orchard on this property is one of about 30 orchards in
the MA/RI State Chapter of TACF.  Fifteen State Chapters from Maine to
Georgia provide regional genetic diversity to the breeding program.
Native American Chestnuts are being sought throughout the tree's former
range to be incorporated into the extensive breeding program now
underway.  We are close to having this precious tree back!  TACF plans
to start reintroducing these trees in forest trials by 2010 in
cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service.  In MA & RI we hope to begin
forest trials soon thereafter.

	Note:  If anyone has a picture they want used next to this last
paragraph, please let me know.  I do not have a picture to replace the
current one.

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From Roy at Najecki.com  Tue Feb 10 10:21:45 2009
From: Roy at Najecki.com (Roy)
Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:21:45 -0500
Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] Bungy Road tree
References: <AEFA42E689674541B6C78EA37938E99D0442BAC8@MAIL3.AD.Brown.Edu>
Message-ID: <B13F136953A74540A60E7A854F7C8A34@home51fd3ddc3c>

MessageThat tree is actually across from Bungy Road and north of the corner of Rustic Hill and Chopmist Hill (RI Route 102) Roads.  I've got business in town tomorrow and will take a few digital photos (high and low resolution) of the tree.

Roy
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Federowicz, Yvonne Marie 
  To: kendra at acf.org ; masschestnutorchards at masschestnut.org 
  Cc: roy at najecki.com 
  Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 9:57 AM
  Subject: RE: [MassChestnutOrchards] Update on wording of ACF Orchard Signsto be ordered


  I

  Thanks for your good suggestions Kendra.

  Re. the Bungy Rd. chestnut - all I have are pictures from the time it was surrounded by forest.  It was difficult to get good pictures. If I understand correctly, it now is on the grounds of a school.

   However two are online at:

  http://masschestnut.org/motherTrees.php

  (2005 Glocester tree)

  Perhaps Roy Najecki would know its current status? He may never have seen it though.  I've been trying to contact Paul Dolan about this tree but he's apparently out until Wednesday.


    -----Original Message-----
    From: masschestnutorchards-bounces at masschestnut.org [mailto:masschestnutorchards-bounces at masschestnut.org] On Behalf Of Kendra Gurney
    Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 9:38 AM
    To: 'John Meiklejohn'; masschestnutorchards at masschestnut.org
    Subject: Re: [MassChestnutOrchards] Update on wording of ACF Orchard Signsto be ordered


    Hi John -

     

    I have a good selection of photos that Leila left in my possession.  Would you like me to search for a "generic"  MA orchard photo for the last paragraph?  Or if you remind me which orchards these signs are destined for I can look for something more specific.  Also - I might suggest a photo of the Bungy Road chestnut to go with that sign - either flowering or at least leafed out.  Nice for any visitors that might see it after the leaves have fallen.  Text looks good.

     

    Best -

     

    Kendra




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From kendra at acf.org  Tue Feb 10 10:38:32 2009
From: kendra at acf.org (Kendra Gurney)
Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:38:32 -0500
Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] Update on wording of ACF Orchard Signsto
	be	ordered
In-Reply-To: <AEFA42E689674541B6C78EA37938E99D0442BAC8@MAIL3.AD.Brown.Edu>
References: <002601c98b8d$23aba1b0$6b02e510$@org>
	<AEFA42E689674541B6C78EA37938E99D0442BAC8@MAIL3.AD.Brown.Edu>
Message-ID: <006701c98b95$a21ce380$e656aa80$@org>

Hi Yvonne -

 

My 2 cents would be to use the 1st photo from the website, which shows the
tree from a good distance.  In my experience it's hardly ever possible to
get a great shot of the whole tree, but this at least shows the tree with
leaves on.  Admittedly, the yellow tape isn't the most beautiful, but does
actually help to call the tree out and makes it look like a "working tree"
(if that makes any sense!).

 

Kendra

 

From: Federowicz, Yvonne Marie [mailto:Yvonne_Federowicz at brown.edu] 
Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 9:58 AM
To: kendra at acf.org; masschestnutorchards at masschestnut.org
Cc: roy at najecki.com
Subject: RE: [MassChestnutOrchards] Update on wording of ACF Orchard Signsto
be ordered

 

I

 

Thanks for your good suggestions Kendra.

 

Re. the Bungy Rd. chestnut - all I have are pictures from the time it was
surrounded by forest.  It was difficult to get good pictures. If I
understand correctly, it now is on the grounds of a school.

 

 However two are online at:

 

http://masschestnut.org/motherTrees.php

 

(2005 Glocester tree)

 

Perhaps Roy Najecki would know its current status? He may never have seen it
though.  I've been trying to contact Paul Dolan about this tree but he's
apparently out until Wednesday.

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: masschestnutorchards-bounces at masschestnut.org
[mailto:masschestnutorchards-bounces at masschestnut.org] On Behalf Of Kendra
Gurney
Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 9:38 AM
To: 'John Meiklejohn'; masschestnutorchards at masschestnut.org
Subject: Re: [MassChestnutOrchards] Update on wording of ACF Orchard Signsto
be ordered

Hi John -

 

I have a good selection of photos that Leila left in my possession.  Would
you like me to search for a "generic"  MA orchard photo for the last
paragraph?  Or if you remind me which orchards these signs are destined for
I can look for something more specific.  Also - I might suggest a photo of
the Bungy Road chestnut to go with that sign - either flowering or at least
leafed out.  Nice for any visitors that might see it after the leaves have
fallen.  Text looks good.

 

Best -

 

Kendra

 

From: masschestnutorchards-bounces at masschestnut.org
[mailto:masschestnutorchards-bounces at masschestnut.org] On Behalf Of John
Meiklejohn
Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 9:26 AM
To: masschestnutorchards at masschestnut.org
Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] Update on wording of ACF Orchard Signs to be
ordered

 

Hi Folks:  Regarding the ACF Orchard Sign order, we now have 3 versions of
the wording for the final paragraph of Panel 3.  Version 1 is for Granville,
MA; Version 2 is for the Bungy Road tree in R.I.; and Version 3 will be used
for the other 5 orchards.

 

All those involved please review the wording of all 3 versions.  Check for
errors and please let me know by this coming weekend whether or not you want
any further changes or new wording for a specific orchard or site.

 

Thanks, in advance, for your prompt response.  Here are the 3 versions:

 

Version #1:  Proposed Final Paragraph On Third Panel

Of 

ACF Orchard Sign In Granville, MA

The TACF orchard on this property [see map] was planted in 2004-2005. It is
a 3rd generation backcross  [BC3] orchard.  It is one of 30 orchards in the
MA/RI State Chapter of TACF.  Fifteen State Chapters from Maine to Georgia
provide regional genetic diversity to the breeding program.  Native American
Chestnuts are being sought throughout the tree's former range to be
incorporated into the extensive breeding program now underway.  We are close
to having this precious tree back!  TACF plans to start reintroducing these
trees in forest trials by 2010 in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service.
In MA & RI we hope to begin forest trials soon thereafter.

 

Version #2:  Proposed Final Paragraph On Third Panel 

For

Bungy Road Chestnut Tree in R.I.

This tree is an excellent example of the Native American Chestnuts that are
being sought throughout the tree's former range to be incorporated into the
extensive breeding program now underway.  We are close to having these
precious trees back!  Fifteen State Chapters from Maine to Georgia provide
regional genetic diversity to the breeding program.  The MA/RI State Chapter
of TACF now operates about 30 orchards.   TACF plans to start reintroducing
these trees in forest trials by 2010 in cooperation with the U.S. Forest
Service.  In MA & RI we hope to begin forest trials soon thereafter. 

 

Version #3 Proposed Final Paragraph On Third Panel 

Of 

5 of the 7 Orchard Signs For MA/RI To Be Ordered In Feb. '09

The TACF orchard on this property is one of about 30 orchards in the MA/RI
State Chapter of TACF.  Fifteen State Chapters from Maine to Georgia provide
regional genetic diversity to the breeding program.  Native American
Chestnuts are being sought throughout the tree's former range to be
incorporated into the extensive breeding program now underway.  We are close
to having this precious tree back!  TACF plans to start reintroducing these
trees in forest trials by 2010 in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service.
In MA & RI we hope to begin forest trials soon thereafter.

Note:  If anyone has a picture they want used next to this last paragraph,
please let me know.  I do not have a picture to replace the current one.

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From Yvonne_Federowicz at brown.edu  Tue Feb 10 10:44:21 2009
From: Yvonne_Federowicz at brown.edu (Federowicz, Yvonne Marie)
Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:44:21 -0500
Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] Update on wording of ACF Orchard Signsto
	be	ordered
In-Reply-To: <006701c98b95$a21ce380$e656aa80$@org>
Message-ID: <AEFA42E689674541B6C78EA37938E99D0442BACB@MAIL3.AD.Brown.Edu>

It's true that the tree won't have leaves now.  We can see what Roy's
pictures look like, if you like - the 1st one does have leaves.  
 
Its bark is very interesting, Sarah thought hypovirulence might be
occurring (for any new folks, hypovirulence involves an infection of the
blight fungus by a virus that reduces its deadliness, makes it
"hypovirulent".  Unfortunately this hasn't worked large-scale in North
America as a way to combat blight as our blight is very diverse
genetically, but some trees are preserved by it.)

	-----Original Message-----
	From: Kendra Gurney [mailto:kendra at acf.org] 
	Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 10:39 AM
	To: Federowicz, Yvonne Marie;
masschestnutorchards at masschestnut.org
	Cc: roy at najecki.com
	Subject: RE: [MassChestnutOrchards] Update on wording of ACF
Orchard Signsto be ordered
	
	

	Hi Yvonne -

	 

	My 2 cents would be to use the 1st photo from the website, which
shows the tree from a good distance.  In my experience it's hardly ever
possible to get a great shot of the whole tree, but this at least shows
the tree with leaves on.  Admittedly, the yellow tape isn't the most
beautiful, but does actually help to call the tree out and makes it look
like a "working tree" (if that makes any sense!).

	 

	Kendra

	 

	From: Federowicz, Yvonne Marie
[mailto:Yvonne_Federowicz at brown.edu] 
	Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 9:58 AM
	To: kendra at acf.org; masschestnutorchards at masschestnut.org
	Cc: roy at najecki.com
	Subject: RE: [MassChestnutOrchards] Update on wording of ACF
Orchard Signsto be ordered

	 

	I

	 

	Thanks for your good suggestions Kendra.

	 

	Re. the Bungy Rd. chestnut - all I have are pictures from the
time it was surrounded by forest.  It was difficult to get good
pictures. If I understand correctly, it now is on the grounds of a
school.

	 

	 However two are online at:

	 

	http://masschestnut.org/motherTrees.php

	 

	(2005 Glocester tree)

	 

	Perhaps Roy Najecki would know its current status? He may never
have seen it though.  I've been trying to contact Paul Dolan about this
tree but he's apparently out until Wednesday.

	 

	 

		-----Original Message-----
		From: masschestnutorchards-bounces at masschestnut.org
[mailto:masschestnutorchards-bounces at masschestnut.org] On Behalf Of
Kendra Gurney
		Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 9:38 AM
		To: 'John Meiklejohn';
masschestnutorchards at masschestnut.org
		Subject: Re: [MassChestnutOrchards] Update on wording of
ACF Orchard Signsto be ordered

		Hi John -

		 

		I have a good selection of photos that Leila left in my
possession.  Would you like me to search for a "generic"  MA orchard
photo for the last paragraph?  Or if you remind me which orchards these
signs are destined for I can look for something more specific.  Also - I
might suggest a photo of the Bungy Road chestnut to go with that sign -
either flowering or at least leafed out.  Nice for any visitors that
might see it after the leaves have fallen.  Text looks good.

		 

		Best -

		 

		Kendra

		 

		From: masschestnutorchards-bounces at masschestnut.org
[mailto:masschestnutorchards-bounces at masschestnut.org] On Behalf Of John
Meiklejohn
		Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 9:26 AM
		To: masschestnutorchards at masschestnut.org
		Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] Update on wording of ACF
Orchard Signs to be ordered

		 

		Hi Folks:  Regarding the ACF Orchard Sign order, we now
have 3 versions of the wording for the final paragraph of Panel 3.
Version 1 is for Granville, MA; Version 2 is for the Bungy Road tree in
R.I.; and Version 3 will be used for the other 5 orchards.

		 

		All those involved please review the wording of all 3
versions.  Check for errors and please let me know by this coming
weekend whether or not you want any further changes or new wording for a
specific orchard or site.

		 

		Thanks, in advance, for your prompt response.  Here are
the 3 versions:

		 

		Version #1:  Proposed Final Paragraph On Third Panel

		Of 

		ACF Orchard Sign In Granville, MA

		The TACF orchard on this property [see map] was planted
in 2004-2005. It is a 3rd generation backcross  [BC3] orchard.  It is
one of 30 orchards in the MA/RI State Chapter of TACF.  Fifteen State
Chapters from Maine to Georgia provide regional genetic diversity to the
breeding program.  Native American Chestnuts are being sought throughout
the tree's former range to be incorporated into the extensive breeding
program now underway.  We are close to having this precious tree back!
TACF plans to start reintroducing these trees in forest trials by 2010
in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service.  In MA & RI we hope to
begin forest trials soon thereafter.

		 

		Version #2:  Proposed Final Paragraph On Third Panel 

		For

		Bungy Road Chestnut Tree in R.I.

		This tree is an excellent example of the Native American
Chestnuts that are being sought throughout the tree's former range to be
incorporated into the extensive breeding program now underway.  We are
close to having these precious trees back!  Fifteen State Chapters from
Maine to Georgia provide regional genetic diversity to the breeding
program.  The MA/RI State Chapter of TACF now operates about 30
orchards.   TACF plans to start reintroducing these trees in forest
trials by 2010 in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service.  In MA & RI
we hope to begin forest trials soon thereafter. 

		 

		Version #3 Proposed Final Paragraph On Third Panel 

		Of 

		5 of the 7 Orchard Signs For MA/RI To Be Ordered In Feb.
'09

		The TACF orchard on this property is one of about 30
orchards in the MA/RI State Chapter of TACF.  Fifteen State Chapters
from Maine to Georgia provide regional genetic diversity to the breeding
program.  Native American Chestnuts are being sought throughout the
tree's former range to be incorporated into the extensive breeding
program now underway.  We are close to having this precious tree back!
TACF plans to start reintroducing these trees in forest trials by 2010
in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service.  In MA & RI we hope to
begin forest trials soon thereafter.

		Note:  If anyone has a picture they want used next to
this last paragraph, please let me know.  I do not have a picture to
replace the current one.

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From rufin at charter.net  Tue Feb 10 11:40:12 2009
From: rufin at charter.net (Rufin Van Bossuyt)
Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:40:12 -0500
Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] Update on wording of ACF Orchard Signs
	to beordered
References: <CE27354C2B424A44ABFE4E2217BE4F73@sarah>
Message-ID: <004401c98b9e$3eed1bf0$c4e30a47@userr0addk9epy>

"MA/RI State Chapter of TACF"  Our chapter is officially the Massachusetts Chapter although we have members, mother trees and orchards in RI. Maybe it is time to formally make it the MA/RI Chapter.
We have a Carolinas Chapter and a VT/NH Chapter.  

Rufin
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: John Meiklejohn 
  To: masschestnutorchards at masschestnut.org 
  Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 9:25 AM
  Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] Update on wording of ACF Orchard Signs to beordered


  Hi Folks:  Regarding the ACF Orchard Sign order, we now have 3 versions of the wording for the final paragraph of Panel 3.  Version 1 is for Granville, MA; Version 2 is for the Bungy Road tree in R.I.; and Version 3 will be used for the other 5 orchards.

  All those involved please review the wording of all 3 versions.  Check for errors and please let me know by this coming weekend whether or not you want any further changes or new wording for a specific orchard or site.

  Thanks, in advance, for your prompt response.  Here are the 3 versions:

  Version #1:  Proposed Final Paragraph On Third Panel

  Of 

  ACF Orchard Sign In Granville, MA

  The TACF orchard on this property [see map] was planted in 2004-2005. It is a 3rd generation backcross  [BC3] orchard.  It is one of 30 orchards in the MA/RI State Chapter of TACF.  Fifteen State Chapters from Maine to Georgia provide regional genetic diversity to the breeding program.  Native American Chestnuts are being sought throughout the tree?s former range to be incorporated into the extensive breeding program now underway.  We are close to having this precious tree back!  TACF plans to start reintroducing these trees in forest trials by 2010 in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service.  In MA & RI we hope to begin forest trials soon thereafter.

   

  Version #2:  Proposed Final Paragraph On Third Panel 

  For

  Bungy Road Chestnut Tree in R.I. 

  This tree is an excellent example of the Native American Chestnuts that are being sought throughout the tree?s former range to be incorporated into the extensive breeding program now underway.  We are close to having these precious trees back!  Fifteen State Chapters from Maine to Georgia provide regional genetic diversity to the breeding program.  The MA/RI State Chapter of TACF now operates about 30 orchards.   TACF plans to start reintroducing these trees in forest trials by 2010 in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service.  In MA & RI we hope to begin forest trials soon thereafter. 

   

  Version #3 Proposed Final Paragraph On Third Panel 

  Of 

  5 of the 7 Orchard Signs For MA/RI To Be Ordered In Feb. ?09 

  The TACF orchard on this property is one of about 30 orchards in the MA/RI State Chapter of TACF.  Fifteen State Chapters from Maine to Georgia provide regional genetic diversity to the breeding program.  Native American Chestnuts are being sought throughout the tree?s former range to be incorporated into the extensive breeding program now underway.  We are close to having this precious tree back!  TACF plans to start reintroducing these trees in forest trials by 2010 in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service.  In MA & RI we hope to begin forest trials soon thereafter.

  Note:  If anyone has a picture they want used next to this last paragraph, please let me know.  I do not have a picture to replace the current one.



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From Yvonne_Federowicz at brown.edu  Tue Feb 10 11:43:50 2009
From: Yvonne_Federowicz at brown.edu (Federowicz, Yvonne Marie)
Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:43:50 -0500
Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] Update on wording of ACF Orchard Signsto
	beordered
In-Reply-To: <004401c98b9e$3eed1bf0$c4e30a47@userr0addk9epy>
Message-ID: <AEFA42E689674541B6C78EA37938E99D0442BACF@MAIL3.AD.Brown.Edu>

That would be helpful for the Rhode Island membership - I always have to
explain why we are working in RI to Rhode Islanders.
 
That would probably involve some paperwork with the state (MA).
 
Thanks, Yovnne

	-----Original Message-----
	From: masschestnutorchards-bounces at masschestnut.org
[mailto:masschestnutorchards-bounces at masschestnut.org] On Behalf Of
Rufin Van Bossuyt
	Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 11:40 AM
	To: John Meiklejohn; masschestnutorchards at masschestnut.org
	Subject: Re: [MassChestnutOrchards] Update on wording of ACF
Orchard Signsto beordered
	
	
	"MA/RI State Chapter of TACF"  Our chapter is officially the
Massachusetts Chapter although we have members, mother trees and
orchards in RI. Maybe it is time to formally make it the MA/RI Chapter.
	We have a Carolinas Chapter and a VT/NH Chapter.  
	 
	Rufin

		----- Original Message ----- 
		From: John Meiklejohn
<mailto:j.johnmeiklejohn at comcast.net>  
		To: masschestnutorchards at masschestnut.org 
		Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 9:25 AM
		Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] Update on wording of ACF
Orchard Signs to beordered

		Hi Folks:  Regarding the ACF Orchard Sign order, we now
have 3 versions of the wording for the final paragraph of Panel 3.
Version 1 is for Granville, MA; Version 2 is for the Bungy Road tree in
R.I.; and Version 3 will be used for the other 5 orchards.
		 
		All those involved please review the wording of all 3
versions.  Check for errors and please let me know by this coming
weekend whether or not you want any further changes or new wording for a
specific orchard or site.
		 
		Thanks, in advance, for your prompt response.  Here are
the 3 versions:
		 

		Version #1:  Proposed Final Paragraph On Third Panel

		Of 

		ACF Orchard Sign In Granville, MA

		The TACF orchard on this property [see map] was planted
in 2004-2005. It is a 3rd generation backcross  [BC3] orchard.  It is
one of 30 orchards in the MA/RI State Chapter of TACF.  Fifteen State
Chapters from Maine to Georgia provide regional genetic diversity to the
breeding program.  Native American Chestnuts are being sought throughout
the tree's former range to be incorporated into the extensive breeding
program now underway.  We are close to having this precious tree back!
TACF plans to start reintroducing these trees in forest trials by 2010
in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service.  In MA & RI we hope to
begin forest trials soon thereafter.

		 

		Version #2:  Proposed Final Paragraph On Third Panel 

		For

		Bungy Road Chestnut Tree in R.I. 

		This tree is an excellent example of the Native American
Chestnuts that are being sought throughout the tree's former range to be
incorporated into the extensive breeding program now underway.  We are
close to having these precious trees back!  Fifteen State Chapters from
Maine to Georgia provide regional genetic diversity to the breeding
program.  The MA/RI State Chapter of TACF now operates about 30
orchards.   TACF plans to start reintroducing these trees in forest
trials by 2010 in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service.  In MA & RI
we hope to begin forest trials soon thereafter. 

		 

		Version #3 Proposed Final Paragraph On Third Panel 

		Of 

		5 of the 7 Orchard Signs For MA/RI To Be Ordered In Feb.
'09 

		The TACF orchard on this property is one of about 30
orchards in the MA/RI State Chapter of TACF.  Fifteen State Chapters
from Maine to Georgia provide regional genetic diversity to the breeding
program.  Native American Chestnuts are being sought throughout the
tree's former range to be incorporated into the extensive breeding
program now underway.  We are close to having this precious tree back!
TACF plans to start reintroducing these trees in forest trials by 2010
in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service.  In MA & RI we hope to
begin forest trials soon thereafter.

		Note:  If anyone has a picture they want used next to
this last paragraph, please let me know.  I do not have a picture to
replace the current one.

		
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From mike.meixsell at juno.com  Tue Feb 10 14:57:22 2009
From: mike.meixsell at juno.com (mike.meixsell at juno.com)
Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:57:22 GMT
Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] Update on wording of ACF Orchard Signsto
	be		ordered
Message-ID: <20090210.145722.29807.1@webmail03.vgs.untd.com>

Hello everyone,
   I do not know whether the following type of information is already on one of the panels. If not, I would suggest some comment to the effect that:
   "This program is intended to facilitate the restoration of an american chestnut tree highly resistant to the chestnut blight to our forests." 
Mike M.
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From Yvonne_Federowicz at brown.edu  Tue Feb 10 15:15:48 2009
From: Yvonne_Federowicz at brown.edu (Federowicz, Yvonne Marie)
Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:15:48 -0500
Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] Update on wording of ACF Orchard Signsto
	be	ordered
In-Reply-To: <20090210.145722.29807.1@webmail03.vgs.untd.com>
Message-ID: <AEFA42E689674541B6C78EA37938E99D0442BAD7@MAIL3.AD.Brown.Edu>

Yes, that information appears on the panels earlier - they are well
done, I felt. They're online at:
 
http://acf.org/media.php
 
under "display panels" near the top.

	-----Original Message-----
	From: mike.meixsell at juno.com [mailto:mike.meixsell at juno.com] 
	Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 2:57 PM
	To: kendra at acf.org; masschestnutorchards at masschestnut.org
	Cc: Federowicz, Yvonne Marie;
masschestnutorchards at masschestnut.org
	Subject: Re: [MassChestnutOrchards] Update on wording of ACF
Orchard Signsto be ordered
	
	

	Hello everyone,

	   I do not know whether the following type of information is
already on one of the panels. If not, I would suggest some comment to
the effect that:

	   "This program is intended to facilitate the restoration of an
american chestnut tree highly resistant to the chestnut blight to our
forests." 

	Mike M.

	
	
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From rudi20 at cox.net  Tue Feb 10 16:54:27 2009
From: rudi20 at cox.net (Rudolph A Hempe)
Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:54:27 -0500
Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] Update on wording of ACF Orchard Signsto
	beordered
References: <CE27354C2B424A44ABFE4E2217BE4F73@sarah>
	<004401c98b9e$3eed1bf0$c4e30a47@userr0addk9epy>
Message-ID: <C85551B7396A4D1BA3A9EB4196970723@rudihempe>

We're the new guys on the block but a combined chapter name would seem logical
Rudi Hempe, URI Master Gardeners
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Rufin Van Bossuyt 
  To: John Meiklejohn ; masschestnutorchards at masschestnut.org 
  Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 11:40 AM
  Subject: Re: [MassChestnutOrchards] Update on wording of ACF Orchard Signsto beordered


  "MA/RI State Chapter of TACF"  Our chapter is officially the Massachusetts Chapter although we have members, mother trees and orchards in RI. Maybe it is time to formally make it the MA/RI Chapter.
  We have a Carolinas Chapter and a VT/NH Chapter.  

  Rufin
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: John Meiklejohn 
    To: masschestnutorchards at masschestnut.org 
    Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 9:25 AM
    Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] Update on wording of ACF Orchard Signs to beordered


    Hi Folks:  Regarding the ACF Orchard Sign order, we now have 3 versions of the wording for the final paragraph of Panel 3.  Version 1 is for Granville, MA; Version 2 is for the Bungy Road tree in R.I.; and Version 3 will be used for the other 5 orchards.

    All those involved please review the wording of all 3 versions.  Check for errors and please let me know by this coming weekend whether or not you want any further changes or new wording for a specific orchard or site.

    Thanks, in advance, for your prompt response.  Here are the 3 versions:

    Version #1:  Proposed Final Paragraph On Third Panel

    Of 

    ACF Orchard Sign In Granville, MA

    The TACF orchard on this property [see map] was planted in 2004-2005. It is a 3rd generation backcross  [BC3] orchard.  It is one of 30 orchards in the MA/RI State Chapter of TACF.  Fifteen State Chapters from Maine to Georgia provide regional genetic diversity to the breeding program.  Native American Chestnuts are being sought throughout the tree?s former range to be incorporated into the extensive breeding program now underway.  We are close to having this precious tree back!  TACF plans to start reintroducing these trees in forest trials by 2010 in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service.  In MA & RI we hope to begin forest trials soon thereafter.

     

    Version #2:  Proposed Final Paragraph On Third Panel 

    For

    Bungy Road Chestnut Tree in R.I. 

    This tree is an excellent example of the Native American Chestnuts that are being sought throughout the tree?s former range to be incorporated into the extensive breeding program now underway.  We are close to having these precious trees back!  Fifteen State Chapters from Maine to Georgia provide regional genetic diversity to the breeding program.  The MA/RI State Chapter of TACF now operates about 30 orchards.   TACF plans to start reintroducing these trees in forest trials by 2010 in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service.  In MA & RI we hope to begin forest trials soon thereafter. 

     

    Version #3 Proposed Final Paragraph On Third Panel 

    Of 

    5 of the 7 Orchard Signs For MA/RI To Be Ordered In Feb. ?09 

    The TACF orchard on this property is one of about 30 orchards in the MA/RI State Chapter of TACF.  Fifteen State Chapters from Maine to Georgia provide regional genetic diversity to the breeding program.  Native American Chestnuts are being sought throughout the tree?s former range to be incorporated into the extensive breeding program now underway.  We are close to having this precious tree back!  TACF plans to start reintroducing these trees in forest trials by 2010 in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service.  In MA & RI we hope to begin forest trials soon thereafter.

    Note:  If anyone has a picture they want used next to this last paragraph, please let me know.  I do not have a picture to replace the current one.



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From n1djb at yahoo.com  Thu Feb 12 17:09:05 2009
From: n1djb at yahoo.com (Jamie Donalds)
Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:09:05 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] Worcester Tree Campaign
Message-ID: <302861.73816.qm@web111410.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>


Hi All,
????????? I spoke last night to Ed Radik,He is a member of the newly formed?Worcester Tree Campaign. They are working to replant the areas cut down as part of the Asian Long-horned Beetle eradication program. He was calling to see if there are way in which we could support them. Although most likely not a good fit for a seed orchard, I thought that one Or two BC3 F3 seedlings would be a good fit for the city park where they are doing lots of cutting. Its good exposure for us. 
Has anyone received Nuts from the National distribution?
?
I will also call National and see if there are possibilities for nuts for that end.
-Jamie
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Hello Mr. Donalds,
Thank you for taking the time to talk with me last night about the possibility of eventually planting chestnuts in Worcester. I will foward the information to Peggy Middaugh of the Worcester Tree Campaign.
Edward Radik
eradical at charter.net
508 852 4239?
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From tsuga35 at aol.com  Thu Feb 12 18:06:21 2009
From: tsuga35 at aol.com (tsuga35 at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:06:21 -0500
Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] Worcester Tree Campaign
In-Reply-To: <302861.73816.qm@web111410.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
References: <302861.73816.qm@web111410.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <8CB5B7DA7A3F816-D20-840@FWM-D28.sysops.aol.com>

although this may be good PR keep in mind that Chestnut is also effected by ALB.
Guy


-----Original Message-----
From: Jamie Donalds <n1djb at yahoo.com>
To: orchard mgrlist <masschestnutorchards at masschestnut.org>
Sent: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 5:09 pm
Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] Worcester Tree Campaign








Hi All,

????????? I spoke last night to Ed Radik,He is a member of the newly formed?Worcester Tree Campaign. They are working to replant the areas cut down as part of the Asian Long-horned Beetle eradication program. He was calling to see if there are way in which we could support them. Although most likely not a good fit for a seed orchard, I thought that one Or two BC3 F3 seedlings would be a good fit for the city park where they are doing lots of cutting. Its good exposure for us. 

Has anyone received Nuts from the National distribution?

?

I will also call National and see if there are possibilities for nuts for that end.

-Jamie

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Hello Mr. Donalds,

Thank you for taking the time to talk with me last night about the possibility of eventually planting chestnuts in Worcester. I will foward the information to Peggy Middaugh of the Worcester Tree Campaign.

Edward Radik

eradical at charter.net

508 852 4239
?

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From JOMirick at modl.com  Thu Feb 12 18:17:56 2009
From: JOMirick at modl.com (Mirick, John O.)
Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:17:56 -0500
Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] Worcester Tree Campaign
In-Reply-To: <302861.73816.qm@web111410.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
References: <302861.73816.qm@web111410.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <FD921688EDE111498F6A8D88A80A0BBC012CC1FF49@email-wor.mirick.int>

Jamie:

Nothing ventured, nothing gained, but I think that City is thinking about saplings that are 2" or 3" dbh, not seedlings, for reforestation.

John

John O. Mirick
Mirick, O'Connell, DeMallie & Lougee, LLP
100 Front Street
Worcester, MA  01608
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From: masschestnutorchards-bounces at masschestnut.org [mailto:masschestnutorchards-bounces at masschestnut.org] On Behalf Of Jamie Donalds
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 5:09 PM
To: orchard mgrlist
Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] Worcester Tree Campaign

Hi All,
          I spoke last night to Ed Radik,He is a member of the newly formed Worcester Tree Campaign. They are working to replant the areas cut down as part of the Asian Long-horned Beetle eradication program. He was calling to see if there are way in which we could support them. Although most likely not a good fit for a seed orchard, I thought that one Or two BC3 F3 seedlings would be a good fit for the city park where they are doing lots of cutting. Its good exposure for us.
Has anyone received Nuts from the National distribution?

I will also call National and see if there are possibilities for nuts for that end.
-Jamie












Hello Mr. Donalds,
Thank you for taking the time to talk with me last night about the possibility of eventually planting chestnuts in Worcester. I will foward the information to Peggy Middaugh of the Worcester Tree Campaign.
Edward Radik
eradical at charter.net<http://us.mc1114.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=eradical at charter.net>
508 852 4239












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From rufin at charter.net  Thu Feb 12 18:41:29 2009
From: rufin at charter.net (Rufin Van Bossuyt)
Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:41:29 -0500
Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] Worcester Tree Campaign
References: <302861.73816.qm@web111410.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <001f01c98d6b$6d7a79d0$c4e30a47@userr0addk9epy>

National distribution of nuts.: As I recall from the recent National conference call,Glen Rea of Maine who is heading up the program, said the nuts will be offered on a seniority of membership in TACF. The cut off point is sometime in 1990. I joined TACFin 1991, so no nuts for me this time. More nuts should be available after this years harvest. 

Rufin
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Jamie Donalds 
  To: orchard mgrlist 
  Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 5:09 PM
  Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] Worcester Tree Campaign


        Hi All,
                  I spoke last night to Ed Radik,He is a member of the newly formed Worcester Tree Campaign. They are working to replant the areas cut down as part of the Asian Long-horned Beetle eradication program. He was calling to see if there are way in which we could support them. Although most likely not a good fit for a seed orchard, I thought that one Or two BC3 F3 seedlings would be a good fit for the city park where they are doing lots of cutting. Its good exposure for us. 
        Has anyone received Nuts from the National distribution?

        I will also call National and see if there are possibilities for nuts for that end.
        -Jamie












        Hello Mr. Donalds,
        Thank you for taking the time to talk with me last night about the possibility of eventually planting chestnuts in Worcester. I will foward the information to Peggy Middaugh of the Worcester Tree Campaign.
        Edward Radik
        eradical at charter.net
        508 852 4239
         




       




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From rufin at charter.net  Thu Feb 12 18:43:51 2009
From: rufin at charter.net (Rufin Van Bossuyt)
Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:43:51 -0500
Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] Worcester Tree Campaign
References: <302861.73816.qm@web111410.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
	<8CB5B7DA7A3F816-D20-840@FWM-D28.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <002e01c98d6b$c267cf10$c4e30a47@userr0addk9epy>

I have read that Horsechestnut is a host. Are true chestnuts as well?

Rufin
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: tsuga35 at aol.com 
  To: n1djb at yahoo.com ; masschestnutorchards at masschestnut.org 
  Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 6:06 PM
  Subject: Re: [MassChestnutOrchards] Worcester Tree Campaign


  although this may be good PR keep in mind that Chestnut is also effected by ALB.
  Guy


  -----Original Message-----
  From: Jamie Donalds <n1djb at yahoo.com>
  To: orchard mgrlist <masschestnutorchards at masschestnut.org>
  Sent: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 5:09 pm
  Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] Worcester Tree Campaign


        Hi All,
                  I spoke last night to Ed Radik,He is a member of the newly formed Worcester Tree Campaign. They are working to replant the areas cut down as part of the Asian Long-horned Beetle eradication program. He was calling to see if there are way in which we could support them. Although most likely not a good fit for a seed orchard, I thought that one Or two BC3 F3 seedlings would be a good fit for the city park where they are doing lots of cutting. Its good exposure for us. 
        Has anyone received Nuts from the National distribution?

        I will also call National and see if there are possibilities for nuts for that end.
        -Jamie












        Hello Mr. Donalds,
        Thank you for taking the time to talk with me last night about the possibility of eventually planting chestnuts in Worcester. I will foward the information to Peggy Middaugh of the Worcester Tree Campaign.
        Edward Radik
        eradical at charter.net
        508 852 4239
         




       


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From Yvonne_Federowicz at brown.edu  Thu Feb 12 21:45:50 2009
From: Yvonne_Federowicz at brown.edu (Federowicz, Yvonne Marie)
Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 21:45:50 -0500
Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] Worcester Tree Campaign
References: <302861.73816.qm@web111410.mail.gq1.yahoo.com><8CB5B7DA7A3F816-D20-840@FWM-D28.sysops.aol.com>
	<002e01c98d6b$c267cf10$c4e30a47@userr0addk9epy>
Message-ID: <AEFA42E689674541B6C78EA37938E99D02FAD3B8@MAIL3.AD.Brown.Edu>


Since oak and beech are not on the preferred species list, the guesses I'd heard are that chestnut would also not be preferred.  Maple is, unfortunately for the Northeast.

It could be the tannins. You can find preferred species by Googling.

-----Original Message-----
From: masschestnutorchards-bounces at masschestnut.org on behalf of Rufin Van Bossuyt
Sent: Thu 2/12/2009 6:43 PM
To: masschestnutorchards at masschestnut.org; n1djb at yahoo.com
Subject: Re: [MassChestnutOrchards] Worcester Tree Campaign
 
I have read that Horsechestnut is a host. Are true chestnuts as well?

Rufin
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: tsuga35 at aol.com 
  To: n1djb at yahoo.com ; masschestnutorchards at masschestnut.org 
  Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 6:06 PM
  Subject: Re: [MassChestnutOrchards] Worcester Tree Campaign


  although this may be good PR keep in mind that Chestnut is also effected by ALB.
  Guy


  -----Original Message-----
  From: Jamie Donalds <n1djb at yahoo.com>
  To: orchard mgrlist <masschestnutorchards at masschestnut.org>
  Sent: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 5:09 pm
  Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] Worcester Tree Campaign


        Hi All,
                  I spoke last night to Ed Radik,He is a member of the newly formed Worcester Tree Campaign. They are working to replant the areas cut down as part of the Asian Long-horned Beetle eradication program. He was calling to see if there are way in which we could support them. Although most likely not a good fit for a seed orchard, I thought that one Or two BC3 F3 seedlings would be a good fit for the city park where they are doing lots of cutting. Its good exposure for us. 
        Has anyone received Nuts from the National distribution?

        I will also call National and see if there are possibilities for nuts for that end.
        -Jamie












        Hello Mr. Donalds,
        Thank you for taking the time to talk with me last night about the possibility of eventually planting chestnuts in Worcester. I will foward the information to Peggy Middaugh of the Worcester Tree Campaign.
        Edward Radik
        eradical at charter.net
        508 852 4239
         




       


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From gjacob at comcast.net  Fri Feb 13 10:10:15 2009
From: gjacob at comcast.net (gjacob at comcast.net)
Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:10:15 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] Worcester Tree Campaign
In-Reply-To: <AEFA42E689674541B6C78EA37938E99D02FAD3B8@MAIL3.AD.Brown.Edu>
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Jamie, 



Go to National with this.?? See what ideas they have.? Maybe they could supply nuts or saplins that have?the known level of blight resistence of the F2s and F3s,?instead of the random variation of the BC lines. 



This would be a great opportunity for PR at? national level. 



???Gary 




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Yvonne Marie Federowicz" <Yvonne_Federowicz at brown.edu> 
To: masschestnutorchards at masschestnut.org 
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 8:45:50 PM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central 
Subject: Re: [MassChestnutOrchards] Worcester Tree Campaign 

Since oak and beech are not on the preferred species list, the guesses I'd heard are that chestnut would also not be preferred. Maple is, unfortunately for the Northeast. It could be the tannins. You can find preferred species by Googling. -----Original Message----- From: masschestnutorchards-bounces at masschestnut.org on behalf of Rufin Van Bossuyt Sent: Thu 2/12/2009 6:43 PM To: masschestnutorchards at masschestnut.org; n1djb at yahoo.com Subject: Re: [MassChestnutOrchards] Worcester Tree Campaign I have read that Horsechestnut is a host. Are true chestnuts as well? Rufin ----- Original Message ----- From: tsuga35 at aol.com To: n1djb at yahoo.com ; masschestnutorchards at masschestnut.org Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 6:06 PM Subject: Re: [MassChestnutOrchards] Worcester Tree Campaign although this may be good PR keep in mind that Chestnut is also effected by ALB. Guy -----Original Message----- From: Jamie Donalds To: orchard mgrlist Sent: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 5:09 pm Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] Worcester Tree Campaign Hi All, I spoke last night to Ed Radik,He is a member of the newly formed Worcester Tree Campaign. They are working to replant the areas cut down as part of the Asian Long-horned Beetle eradication program. He was calling to see if there are way in which we could support them. Although most likely not a good fit for a seed orchard, I thought that one Or two BC3 F3 seedlings would be a good fit for the city park where they are doing lots of cutting. Its good exposure for us. Has anyone received Nuts from the National distribution? I will also call National and see if there are possibilities for nuts for that end. -Jamie Hello Mr. Donalds, Thank you for taking the time to talk with me last night about the possibility of eventually planting chestnuts in Worcester. I will foward the information to Peggy Middaugh of the Worcester Tree Campaign. Edward Radik eradical at charter.net 508 852 4239 _______________________________________________ MassChestnutOrchards mailing list MassChestnutOrchards at masschestnut.org http://mrsgale.fates.org/mailman/listinfo/masschestnutorchards ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ MassChestnutOrchards mailing list MassChestnutOrchards at masschestnut.org http://mrsgale.fates.org/mailman/listinfo/masschestnutorchards 
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From j.johnmeiklejohn at comcast.net  Sat Feb 14 17:15:50 2009
From: j.johnmeiklejohn at comcast.net (John Meiklejohn)
Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2009 17:15:50 -0500
Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] ACF-MA & RI Orchard Sign Order & Pics
Message-ID: <0104DE2F760A44808CAF4645D3FB5F78@sarah>

Yvonne,

I've added the wording for the Kingstown, RI orchard sign [see attachment].  

If anyone wishes to select a picture for a particular orchard sign to replace the standard one of some volunteers preparing a new orchard, now is the time to tell me.  For the Granville, MA orchard I will stay with the standard picture because I want a picture showing volunteers in action.

I've attached some sample pictures from Tower Hill, Uxbridge and Moore State Park sent to me by Kendra, in case someone wants to use one of those.  

I will be sending the order out by next Sat. Feb. 21st so let me know soon if you want any further changes.

John Meiklejohn
413-357-6342
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From rudi20 at cox.net  Sat Feb 14 20:08:37 2009
From: rudi20 at cox.net (Rudolph A Hempe)
Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2009 20:08:37 -0500
Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] ACF-MA & RI Orchard Sign Order & Pics
References: <0104DE2F760A44808CAF4645D3FB5F78@sarah>
Message-ID: <32DBD7671AC24CDE8EE57311D95B6E04@rudihempe>

The version for the South Kingstown orchard is fine. I would think the photo of the young trees with the trunk guards would be appropriate since we are starting from scratch.

Rudi Hempe
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: John Meiklejohn 
  To: Yvonne Federowicz 
  Cc: masschestnutorchards at masschestnut.org 
  Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 5:15 PM
  Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] ACF-MA & RI Orchard Sign Order & Pics


  Yvonne,

  I've added the wording for the Kingstown, RI orchard sign [see attachment].  

  If anyone wishes to select a picture for a particular orchard sign to replace the standard one of some volunteers preparing a new orchard, now is the time to tell me.  For the Granville, MA orchard I will stay with the standard picture because I want a picture showing volunteers in action.

  I've attached some sample pictures from Tower Hill, Uxbridge and Moore State Park sent to me by Kendra, in case someone wants to use one of those.  

  I will be sending the order out by next Sat. Feb. 21st so let me know soon if you want any further changes.

  John Meiklejohn
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From rufin at charter.net  Sun Feb 15 17:41:20 2009
From: rufin at charter.net (Rufin Van Bossuyt)
Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2009 17:41:20 -0500
Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] Orchards
Message-ID: <001101c98fbe$85d0ed70$c4e30a47@userr0addk9epy>

Due to the prolonged deep snow cover I was concerned that our orchards might have suffered animal damage. Today I visited the Medway and Wrentham orchards. The snow is mostly gone at both orchards. At Medway there was slight vole damage to some trees. It looked like they tried the bark and found it not to their liking. No trees were completely girdled. Some had only a few chew marks. There was evidence of heavy vole pathways chewed through grass at the ground surface in several places.
There has been good mowing between rows and this makes voles visible to hawks and owls when there is no snow cover. Two hawks were flying overhead while I was there. Some Autumn Olive at the edge of the field had heavy bark girdling.
As a sign of the coming spring, redwinged blackbirds were in the nearby wetlands.
There was no vole damage in Wrentham and I saw no deer damage at either orchard.  

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From Yvonne_Federowicz at brown.edu  Sun Feb 15 22:17:22 2009
From: Yvonne_Federowicz at brown.edu (Federowicz, Yvonne Marie)
Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2009 22:17:22 -0500
Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] ACF-MA & RI Orchard Sign Order & Pics
References: <0104DE2F760A44808CAF4645D3FB5F78@sarah>
	<AEFA42E689674541B6C78EA37938E99D02FAD3BF@MAIL3.AD.Brown.Edu>
Message-ID: <AEFA42E689674541B6C78EA37938E99D02FAD3C0@MAIL3.AD.Brown.Edu>



I was able to stop by the Glocester Mother tree today and snap some pics.  While it's winter so it's hard to tell what is alive on a tree, it looks similar to 2005 - lots of dead areas with live areas springing up among them.  Not a pretty tree but it's surviving!

I put this online quickly - the green ones are from 2005 and the snowy, bare ones are from today, 2009.

I think that the Glocester people did a great job protecting an area around this tree, and there is a perfect spot for an educational sign right on the border of its area, where the school grounds start.  A sign would be very visible to people coming into the school.
 
None of my pictures are fabulous, any ideas? I could rotate the pollination bucket truck one a bit so we could use it.

http://gallery.me.com/yfederowicz#100011



-----Original Message-----
From: John Meiklejohn [mailto:j.johnmeiklejohn at comcast.net]
Sent: Sat 2/14/2009 5:15 PM
To: Federowicz, Yvonne Marie
Cc: masschestnutorchards at masschestnut.org
Subject: ACF-MA & RI Orchard Sign Order & Pics
 
Yvonne,

I've added the wording for the Kingstown, RI orchard sign [see attachment].  

If anyone wishes to select a picture for a particular orchard sign to replace the standard one of some volunteers preparing a new orchard, now is the time to tell me.  For the Granville, MA orchard I will stay with the standard picture because I want a picture showing volunteers in action.

I've attached some sample pictures from Tower Hill, Uxbridge and Moore State Park sent to me by Kendra, in case someone wants to use one of those.  

I will be sending the order out by next Sat. Feb. 21st so let me know soon if you want any further changes.

John Meiklejohn
413-357-6342







From Yvonne_Federowicz at brown.edu  Mon Feb 16 10:28:26 2009
From: Yvonne_Federowicz at brown.edu (Federowicz, Yvonne Marie)
Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2009 10:28:26 -0500
Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] Latest ACF-MA & RI Orchard Sign Order & Pics
	- Word Document version
In-Reply-To: <0104DE2F760A44808CAF4645D3FB5F78@sarah>
Message-ID: <AEFA42E689674541B6C78EA37938E99D0442BB0B@MAIL3.AD.Brown.Edu>

John, thank you very much for your work on this.  
 
I'm attaching your same document in a ".doc" version in case someone
doesn't have that conversion software yet.
 
Yvonne

	-----Original Message-----
	From: John Meiklejohn [mailto:j.johnmeiklejohn at comcast.net] 
	Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 5:16 PM
	To: Federowicz, Yvonne Marie
	Cc: masschestnutorchards at masschestnut.org
	Subject: ACF-MA & RI Orchard Sign Order & Pics
	
	
	Yvonne,
	 
	I've added the wording for the Kingstown, RI orchard sign [see
attachment].  
	 
	If anyone wishes to select a picture for a particular orchard
sign to replace the standard one of some volunteers preparing a new
orchard, now is the time to tell me.  For the Granville, MA orchard I
will stay with the standard picture because I want a picture showing
volunteers in action.
	 
	I've attached some sample pictures from Tower Hill, Uxbridge and
Moore State Park sent to me by Kendra, in case someone wants to use one
of those.  
	 
	I will be sending the order out by next Sat. Feb. 21st so let me
know soon if you want any further changes.
	 
	John Meiklejohn
	413-357-6342

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From Yvonne_Federowicz at brown.edu  Mon Feb 16 11:01:59 2009
From: Yvonne_Federowicz at brown.edu (Federowicz, Yvonne Marie)
Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2009 11:01:59 -0500
Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] Proposed Picture for Glocester Mother Tree's
	Sign
In-Reply-To: <AEFA42E689674541B6C78EA37938E99D0442BB0B@MAIL3.AD.Brown.Edu>
Message-ID: <AEFA42E689674541B6C78EA37938E99D0442BB0E@MAIL3.AD.Brown.Edu>

Kathy just sent some nice pictures of the Glocester Mother Tree being
pollinated in 2004.  I like one of these two for the sign...  Slight
preference for #2223 because it also shows nice flowers & bags but
either is fine, green, and shows the leaves & bucket truck.
 
The caption could be something like, 
 
Pollination of this "Mother Tree" in 2004 for Breeding Program

	-----Original Message-----
	From: masschestnutorchards-bounces at masschestnut.org
[mailto:masschestnutorchards-bounces at masschestnut.org] On Behalf Of
Federowicz, Yvonne Marie
	Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 10:28 AM
	To: masschestnutorchards at masschestnut.org
	Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] Latest ACF-MA & RI Orchard Sign
Order & Pics- Word Document version
	
	
	John, thank you very much for your work on this.  
	 
	I'm attaching your same document in a ".doc" version in case
someone doesn't have that conversion software yet.
	 
	Yvonne

		-----Original Message-----
		From: John Meiklejohn
[mailto:j.johnmeiklejohn at comcast.net] 
		Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 5:16 PM
		To: Federowicz, Yvonne Marie
		Cc: masschestnutorchards at masschestnut.org
		Subject: ACF-MA & RI Orchard Sign Order & Pics
		
		
		Yvonne,
		 
		I've added the wording for the Kingstown, RI orchard
sign [see attachment].  
		 
		If anyone wishes to select a picture for a particular
orchard sign to replace the standard one of some volunteers preparing a
new orchard, now is the time to tell me.  For the Granville, MA orchard
I will stay with the standard picture because I want a picture showing
volunteers in action.
		 
		I've attached some sample pictures from Tower Hill,
Uxbridge and Moore State Park sent to me by Kendra, in case someone
wants to use one of those.  
		 
		I will be sending the order out by next Sat. Feb. 21st
so let me know soon if you want any further changes.
		 
		John Meiklejohn
		413-357-6342

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From kendra at acf.org  Tue Feb 17 15:09:04 2009
From: kendra at acf.org (Kendra Gurney)
Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:09:04 -0500
Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] FW: ALB Question
Message-ID: <007101c9913b$9719fad0$c54df070$@org>

I asked Margaret Skinner, a entomologist at UVM, for her thoughts on
chestnut and ALB susceptibility.  UVM has a research program looking at this
pest - of particular concern to the state's sugar maple industry.  Thought
you might find her response of interest, given the situation in Worcester.

Kendra

-----Original Message-----
From: Margaret Skinner [mailto:mskinner at uvm.edu] 
Sent: Friday, November 07, 2008 8:34 AM
To: kendra at acf.org
Subject: Re: ALB Question

Hi Kendra,

Because American chestnut is such an uncommon tree in the US, I don't 
believe any assessment has been made as to its susceptibility to ALB. 
Given the wide host range of ALB it wouldn't surprise me if it would be 
a host, but at this point, I don't think it is an issue that should be 
of great concern. Chestnuts will have enough of a hurdle just overcoming 
the blight disease. Because ALB has a choice of many tree species that 
are highly preferred (box elder, sugar maple and other Acer species, 
etc.), they may not represent a major threat to Chestnut. I am sure if 
ALB becomes more prevalent in our environment and American chestnut 
trees do to it will become an issue. I noticed that Chestnut is in the 
same family as beech but I haven't heard if they found it susceptible to 
ALB. I suggest you contact Al Sawyer, from USDA APHIS or Kelli Hoover, 
of Penn State. They have done work on host susceptibility. Their emails 
are: alan.j.sawyer at aphis.usda.gov and kxh25 at psu.edu

Hope this helps.

MS


From tsuga35 at aol.com  Wed Feb 18 08:37:36 2009
From: tsuga35 at aol.com (tsuga35 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:37:36 -0500
Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] FW: ALB Question
In-Reply-To: <007101c9913b$9719fad0$c54df070$@org>
References: <007101c9913b$9719fad0$c54df070$@org>
Message-ID: <8CB5FE5311147C7-12FC-23C3@WEBMAIL-DZ27.sysops.aol.com>

I was at an ALB meeting in Worcester and the federal people mentioned it. I have nothing to back it up.
Guy







-----Original Message-----
From: Kendra Gurney <kendra at acf.org>
To: masschestnutorchards at masschestnut.org
Sent: Tue, 17 Feb 2009 3:09 pm
Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] FW: ALB Question



I asked Margaret Skinner, a entomologist at UVM, for her thoughts on
chestnut and ALB susceptibility.  UVM has a research program looking at this
pest - of particular concern to the state's sugar maple industry.  Thought
you might find her response of interest, given the situation in Worcester.

Kendra

-----Original Message-----
From: Margaret Skinner [mailto:mskinner at uvm.edu] 
Sent: Friday, November 07, 2008 8:34 AM
To: kendra at acf.org
Subject: Re: ALB Question

Hi Kendra,

Because American chestnut is such an uncommon tree in the US, I don't 
believe any assessment has been made as to its susceptibility to ALB. 
Given the wide host range of ALB it wouldn't surprise me if it would be 
a host, but at this point, I don't think it is an issue that should be 
of great concern. Chestnuts will have enough of a hurdle just overcoming 
the blight disease. Because ALB has a choice of many tree species that 
are highly preferred (box elder, sugar maple and other Acer species, 
etc.), they may not represent a major threat to Chestnut. I am sure if 
ALB becomes more prevalent in our environment and American chestnut 
trees do to it will become an issue. I noticed that Chestnut is in the 
same family as beech but I haven't heard if they found it susceptible to 
ALB. I suggest you contact Al Sawyer, from USDA APHIS or Kelli Hoover, 
of Penn State. They have done work on host susceptibility. Their emails 
are: alan.j.sawyer at aphis.usda.gov and kxh25 at psu.edu

Hope this helps.

MS

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From mike.meixsell at juno.com  Sat Feb 21 15:58:34 2009
From: mike.meixsell at juno.com (mike.meixsell at juno.com)
Date: Sat, 21 Feb 2009 20:58:34 GMT
Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] Proposed Picture for Glocester Mother
	Tree'	s Sign
Message-ID: <20090221.155834.19398.0@webmail14.vgs.untd.com>

Hello colleagues,
I have a definite preference for photo 2223.
Mike M.
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From j.johnmeiklejohn at comcast.net  Tue Feb 24 13:25:27 2009
From: j.johnmeiklejohn at comcast.net (John Meiklejohn)
Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:25:27 -0500
Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] Finalized Version of 7 TACF Orchard Signs
	for MA/RI
Message-ID: <A9C41FBA267644DA98C96291EED218C7@sarah>

Yvonne et al:

I think we may have reached the end of the editing process for the TACF signs and pictures.  Below is the text versions for the various 3rd panels.  The pictures that will be paired with specific panels are attached.

Let me know before the weekend whether you approve or you see the need for any further changes.  I expect to send the order in by Feb. 28th.

John Meiklejohn

Version #1:  Proposed Final Paragraph On Third Panel

Of 

TACF Orchard Sign In Granville, MA

[Use photo from the standard TACF 3rd panel]

The TACF orchard on this property [see map for directions] was planted in 2004-2005. It is a 3rd generation backcross  [BC3] orchard.  It is one of 30 orchards in the MA/RI  Chapter of TACF.  Fifteen State Chapters from Maine to Georgia provide regional genetic diversity to the breeding program.  Native American Chestnuts are being sought throughout the tree?s former range to be incorporated into the extensive breeding program now underway.  We are close to having this precious tree back!  TACF plans to start reintroducing these trees in forest trials by 2010 in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service.  In MA & RI we hope to begin forest trials soon thereafter.

***********************

Version #2:  Proposed Final Paragraph On Third Panel

Of 

Bungy Road Tree in R.I.

[Use photo #2223 in attachment]

[Photo Caption:  ?The 2004 & 2005 Pollinations Produced Nuts For Local Breeding?]

This tree is unusual for surviving the blight over a number of years.  It is an interesting example of the native American chestnuts that are being sought throughout the tree?s former range to be incorporated into the extensive breeding program now underway.  We are close to having these precious trees back!  Fifteen State Chapters from Maine to Georgia provide regional genetic diversity to the breeding program.  The MA/RI  Chapter of TACF now operates about 30 orchards.   TACF plans to start reintroducing blight-resistant trees in forest trials by 2010 in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service.  In MA & RI we hope to begin forest trials with locally-bred stock soon thereafter.

***********************

Version #3:   Proposed Final Paragraph On Third Panel 

For

South Kingstown, R.I. 

[Use Uxbridge photo ? see attachment Uxbridge Orchard 5.jpg]

[Photo Caption: ? Local Orchard With Young Trees?] 

We are close to the goal: TACF is currently expanding the regional diversity aspect of its breeding program and this orchard, maintained through a partnership involving MA-TACF, the URI Master Gardeners and the South Kingstown Land Trust, is part of that endeavor. Native trees are being sought throughout the tree?s former range for the breeding program so that greater genetic diversity will be incorporated into the resulting blight-resistant trees. TACF plans to start reintroducing trees in forest trials by 2010 in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service and university partnerships. 

*****************************

Version #4:  Proposed Final Paragraph On Third Panel 

Of 

4 of the 7 Orchard Signs For MA/RI To Be Ordered In Feb. ?09

[Use Photo From Standard TACF 3rd Panel]

The TACF orchard on this property is one of about 30 orchards in the MA/RI  Chapter of TACF.  Fifteen State Chapters from Maine to Georgia provide regional genetic diversity to the breeding program.  Native American Chestnuts are being sought throughout the tree?s former range to be incorporated into the extensive breeding program now underway.  We are close to having this precious tree back!  TACF plans to start reintroducing these trees in forest trials by 2010 in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service.  In MA & RI we hope to begin forest trials soon thereafter.
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From celsnews at uri.edu  Tue Feb 24 13:41:20 2009
From: celsnews at uri.edu (Rudi Hempe)
Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:41:20 -0500
Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] Finalized Version of 7 TACF Orchard
	Signs for MA/RI
In-Reply-To: <A9C41FBA267644DA98C96291EED218C7@sarah>
References: <A9C41FBA267644DA98C96291EED218C7@sarah>
Message-ID: <721d7a300902241041k1f936087yd589ade94569634d@mail.gmail.com>

As far as the South Kingstown version is concerned, it's a go.

Rudi Hempe

On Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 1:25 PM, John Meiklejohn <
j.johnmeiklejohn at comcast.net> wrote:

>  Yvonne et al:
>
> I think we may have reached the end of the editing process for the TACF
> signs and pictures.  Below is the text versions for the various 3rd panels.
> The pictures that will be paired with specific panels are attached.
>
> Let me know before the weekend whether you approve or you see the need for
> any further changes.  I expect to send the order in by Feb. 28th.
>
> John Meiklejohn
>
>
> *Version #1:  Proposed Final Paragraph On Third Panel*
>
> *Of *
>
> *TACF Orchard Sign In Granville, MA*
>
> *[Use photo from the standard TACF 3rd panel]*
>
> The TACF orchard on this property [see map for directions] was planted in
> 2004-2005. It is a 3rd generation backcross  [BC3] orchard.  It is one of
> 30 orchards in the MA/RI  Chapter of TACF.  Fifteen State Chapters from
> Maine to Georgia provide regional genetic diversity to the breeding program.
> Native American Chestnuts are being sought throughout the tree?s former
> range to be incorporated into the extensive breeding program now underway.
> *We are close to having this precious tree back!  *TACF plans to start
> reintroducing these trees in forest trials by 2010 in cooperation with the
> U.S. Forest Service.  In MA & RI we hope to begin forest trials soon
> thereafter.
>
> ***********************
>
> *Version #2:  Proposed Final Paragraph On Third Panel*
>
> *Of *
>
> *Bungy Road Tree in R.I.*
>
> *[Use photo #2223 in attachment]*
>
> *[Photo Caption:  ?The 2004 & 2005 Pollinations Produced Nuts For Local
> Breeding?]*
>
> This tree is unusual for surviving the blight over a number of years.  It
> is an interesting example of the native American chestnuts that are being
> sought throughout the tree?s former range to be incorporated into the
> extensive breeding program now underway.  *We are close to having these
> precious trees back!  *Fifteen State Chapters from Maine to Georgia
> provide regional genetic diversity to the breeding program.  The MA/RI  Chapter
> of TACF now operates about 30 orchards.   TACF plans to start
> reintroducing blight-resistant trees in forest trials by 2010 in cooperation
> with the U.S. Forest Service.  In MA & RI we hope to begin forest trials
> with locally-bred stock soon thereafter.
>
> ***********************
>
> *Version #3:   Proposed Final Paragraph On Third Panel *
>
> *For*
>
> *South Kingstown, R.I. *
>
> [Use Uxbridge photo ? see attachment Uxbridge Orchard 5.jpg]
>
> [Photo Caption: ? Local Orchard With Young Trees?]
>
> *We are close to the goal:* TACF is currently expanding the regional
> diversity aspect of its breeding program and this orchard, maintained
> through a partnership involving MA-TACF, the URI Master Gardeners and the
> South Kingstown Land Trust, is part of that endeavor. Native trees are being
> sought throughout the tree?s former range for the breeding program so that
> greater genetic diversity will be incorporated into the resulting
> blight-resistant trees. TACF plans to start reintroducing trees in forest
> trials by 2010 in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service and university
> partnerships.
>
> *****************************
>
> *Version #4:  Proposed Final Paragraph On Third Panel *
>
> *Of *
>
> *4 of the 7 Orchard Signs For MA/RI To Be Ordered In Feb. ?09*
>
> *[Use Photo From Standard TACF 3rd Panel]*
>
> The TACF orchard on this property is one of about 30 orchards in the MA/RI
>  Chapter of TACF.  Fifteen State Chapters from Maine to Georgia provide
> regional genetic diversity to the breeding program.  Native American
> Chestnuts are being sought throughout the tree?s former range to be
> incorporated into the extensive breeding program now underway.  *We are
> close to having this precious tree back!  *TACF plans to start
> reintroducing these trees in forest trials by 2010 in cooperation with the
> U.S. Forest Service.  In MA & RI we hope to begin forest trials soon
> thereafter.
>
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>
>


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From j.johnmeiklejohn at comcast.net  Sat Feb 28 14:54:41 2009
From: j.johnmeiklejohn at comcast.net (John Meiklejohn)
Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2009 14:54:41 -0500
Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] MA/RI Chapter Orchard Sign Order
Message-ID: <3231D9D41E114B7DADDE66CFAA6A5193@sarah>

Hi Daphne,
I am one of the Mass./RI Chapter Board members and in charge of ordering our TACF orchard signs through you.  We have 7 signs to order.  The individualized language for the last paragraph of the 3rd panel is itemized below.  Some signs have an individualized photo to accompany the 3rd paragraph, as noted below.  The specific photos are attached.  The remaining signs will use the standard photo that TACF uses opposite the 3rd panel's final paragraph.

If you have questions, please contact me my email or at the tel. #s below.

John Meiklejohn
j.johnmeiklejohn at comcast.net
413-348-2848
413-357-6342 (home)
Version #1:  Final Paragraph On Third Panel

Of 

TACF Orchard Sign In Granville, MA

[Use photo from the standard TACF 3rd panel]

The TACF orchard on this property [see map for directions] was planted in 2004-2005. It is a 3rd generation backcross  [BC3] orchard.  It is one of 30 orchards in the MA/RI  Chapter of TACF.  Fifteen State Chapters from Maine to Georgia provide regional genetic diversity to the breeding program.  Native American Chestnuts are being sought throughout the tree?s former range to be incorporated into the extensive breeding program now underway.  We are close to having this precious tree back!  TACF plans to start reintroducing these trees in forest trials by 2010 in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service.  In MA & RI we hope to begin forest trials soon thereafter.

***********************

Version #2:  Final Paragraph On Third Panel

Of 

Bungy Road Tree in R.I.

[Use photo #2223 in attachment]

[Photo Caption:  ?The 2004 & 2005 Pollinations Produced Nuts For Local Breeding?]

This tree is unusual for surviving the blight over a number of years.  It is an interesting example of the native American chestnuts that are being sought throughout the tree?s former range to be incorporated into the extensive breeding program now underway.  We are close to having these precious trees back!  Fifteen State Chapters from Maine to Georgia provide regional genetic diversity to the breeding program.  The MA/RI  Chapter of TACF now operates about 30 orchards.   TACF plans to start reintroducing blight-resistant trees in forest trials by 2010 in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service.  In MA & RI we hope to begin forest trials with locally-bred stock soon thereafter.

***********************

Version #3:   Final Paragraph On Third Panel 

For

South Kingstown, R.I. 

[Use Uxbridge photo ? see attachment Uxbridge Orchard 5.jpg]

[Photo Caption: ? Local Orchard With Young Trees?] 

We are close to the goal: TACF is currently expanding the regional diversity aspect of its breeding program and this orchard, maintained through a partnership involving MA-TACF, the URI Master Gardeners and the South Kingstown Land Trust, is part of that endeavor. Native trees are being sought throughout the tree?s former range for the breeding program so that greater genetic diversity will be incorporated into the resulting blight-resistant trees. TACF plans to start reintroducing trees in forest trials by 2010 in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service and university partnerships. 

*****************************

Version #4:   Final Paragraph On Third Panel 

Of 

4 of the 7 Orchard Signs For MA/RI To Be Ordered In Feb. ?09

[Use Photo From Standard TACF 3rd Panel]

The TACF orchard on this property is one of about 30 orchards in the MA/RI  Chapter of TACF.  Fifteen State Chapters from Maine to Georgia provide regional genetic diversity to the breeding program.  Native American Chestnuts are being sought throughout the tree?s former range to be incorporated into the extensive breeding program now underway.  We are close to having this precious tree back!  TACF plans to start reintroducing these trees in forest trials by 2010 in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service.  In MA & RI we hope to begin forest trials soon thereafter.
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