East TNASLA: On Friday, October 25, 2013 at 2 PM the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum (KBGA) will host a ceremonial planting of two potentially blight-resistant American chestnuts. The seedlings, called Restoration Chestnuts 1.0, are part of a unique breeding program led by The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) to restore the American chestnut to the eastern forests of America. The public is invited to attend the planting. “American chestnut ceremonial tree plantings such as this one at the KBGA are vital to its restoration to the forests of Tennessee,” said Tom Saielli, TACF Southern Regional Science Coordinator. “They allow us to share the fascinating story of the American chestnut and generate interest among local citizens to join in our efforts.”
Posted on: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 00:40:42 +0000
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