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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Hi John –<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Best –<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Kendra<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> masschestnutorchards-bounces@masschestnut.org
[mailto:masschestnutorchards-bounces@masschestnut.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>John
Meiklejohn<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, February 10, 2009 9:26 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> masschestnutorchards@masschestnut.org<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [MassChestnutOrchards] Update on wording of ACF Orchard Signs
to be ordered<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Thanks,
in advance, for your prompt response. Here are the 3 versions:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;text-align:center'><u>Version #1: Proposed Final Paragraph On Third
Panel</u><o:p></o:p></p>
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auto;text-align:center'><u>Of </u><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;text-align:center'><u>ACF Orchard Sign In Granville, MA</u><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>The
TACF orchard on this property [see map] was planted in 2004-2005. It is a 3<sup>rd</sup>
generation backcross <sup> </sup>[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. <b>We are close to having this precious tree
back! </b>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.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;text-align:center'><u>Version #2: Proposed Final Paragraph On Third
Panel </u><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;text-align:center'><u>For</u><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;text-align:center'><u>Bungy Road Chestnut Tree in R.I.<o:p></o:p></u></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;text-align:center'>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. <strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>We are
close to having these precious trees back! </span></strong>Fifteen State
Chapters from Maine to Georgia provide regional genetic diversity to the
breeding program. <span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The
</span>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. <o:p></o:p></p>
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auto;text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;text-align:center'><u>Version #3 Proposed Final Paragraph On Third Panel </u><o:p></o:p></p>
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auto;text-align:center'><u>Of </u><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;text-align:center'><u>5 of the 7 Orchard Signs For MA/RI To Be Ordered In
Feb. ‘09<o:p></o:p></u></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>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. <b>We are
close to having this precious tree back! </b>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.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b>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.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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