Just absolutely phenomenal video. Production quality was like watching a PBS documentary. Beautiful landscape. That's God's country right there folks. And future generations owe a debt of gratitude to the people that are working on bringing back the Chestnut like Mr. Walizer.
They say, when the chestnut trees flowered, the Appalachians looked snow covered there were so many. New York City, among others, had people who sold bags of hot chestnuts and the smell of them was supposed to be wonderful. It's been hopeful to hear about these efforts. I've also been happy to hear that the pure American chestnut is not extinct in some of the states bordering the Great Lakes. I also heard there were live American chestnuts found in a South Carolina swamp - but I've read nothing further on that. Bottom line is, the raw genetic material appears to exist, and we may yet see its return.
Guy speaks the truth. I planted 10 chestnut trees 3 yrs ago in MA. Everyone planted in the woods died, except for the one I planted in the open. The deer tried to kill that only tree this summer and it appears to have survived. I wish I could be here another 50 yrs to see how this turns out.
They can't be in the woods. They need sunlight. They will grow like crazy in a field. I have a dozen three year old chestnut trees at my place in CT and they are doing well BUT they are protected from deer and ground rodents until they get bigger. The blight resistant strain is coming this or next year to breed with the wild type so hopefully we will have blight resistant coming soon.
I just gathered around 3 gallons of chestnuts, here in Saltville Virginia, from trees that are about 60 feet tall or better. I’ve got one acre of land I can experiment with so I’m gonna try to grow a few and see what happens.
I've been following The American Chestnut Foundation work for about a year now, as well as watching youtube videos on the subject, plus the occasional TV story over the years, and this is the first I've heard of the tall timber strain of the Chinese Chestnut and the USDA involvement. Thanks for posting this, lots of info, and like most info does once you learn it, it makes one have more questions!
Very touching video. It brought back memories of the "Old Timer" I used to fish with 30 years ago. He's long gone now. RIP John. Thankyou Vaughn Holderman.
That was interesting! His proposed solution to the the blight is to plant a Chinese type that can compete for space in the canopy. I’m hoping that we can bring back the native American and Canadian trees to our forests but having a plan B makes sense too.
Great video. Small world. Just talked with Jim yesterday and am planning to go see him next week and hopefully bring a few nuts home to propagate. Was doing some research on chestnuts when this popped up. Didn't expect to see him on TH-cam. I'm very excited to get to meet him.
Well now you've touched on a real passion of mine . This is a great interview with a man of knowledge and a passion about these trees , easily one of the better videos on the subject. I recently found a very large American Chestnut jn NJ . I also plant different varieties of Chestnut on my property . I'll leave a link to the American Chestnut I found . Great job !
Really great stuff. I wish you would have put a mic on him. I don't know if you watch this, but every time he turns around and is walking away from you you can't hear him.
Is there a is there a way to contact Jim or visit his farm. I’m interested in starting a similar project in my forest and would love to be able to learn from him and continue this important work. To be able to reestablish trees like these in our eastern forest is such an incredible legacy. He should be proud.
I have a large chestnut in so Ind 30” diameter at stump . It ties in with the gentleman describing the program in 50 s . My grandfather bought the property in 55 and he was certified forester. I wonder if some way to find out if it was a hybrid.
I heard there is a genetically modified tree that's 100% American chestnut, and it's blight resistant. Apparently it's been awaiting release for govt approval.
Those "timber type" chestnut trees are great, but they look like a hybrid to me, not a true American Chestnut. I'm looking for a return of the real McCoy. Somebody needs to develop a blight vaccine, IMHO. All the best.
Just absolutely phenomenal video. Production quality was like watching a PBS documentary. Beautiful landscape. That's God's country right there folks. And future generations owe a debt of gratitude to the people that are working on bringing back the Chestnut like Mr. Walizer.
Thank you so much!! Yes I agree we owe much thanks for people like him!!
Great job ❤
They say, when the chestnut trees flowered, the Appalachians looked snow covered there were so many. New York City, among others, had people who sold bags of hot chestnuts and the smell of them was supposed to be wonderful.
It's been hopeful to hear about these efforts. I've also been happy to hear that the pure American chestnut is not extinct in some of the states bordering the Great Lakes. I also heard there were live American chestnuts found in a South Carolina swamp - but I've read nothing further on that. Bottom line is, the raw genetic material appears to exist, and we may yet see its return.
Great video. We can all learn a lot from the old timers. I've learned a lot from my neighbor who is retired from the PA Game Commission.
Thank you and yes, we definitely can!
Guy speaks the truth. I planted 10 chestnut trees 3 yrs ago in MA. Everyone planted in the woods died, except for the one I planted in the open. The deer tried to kill that only tree this summer and it appears to have survived. I wish I could be here another 50 yrs to see how this turns out.
They can't be in the woods. They need sunlight. They will grow like crazy in a field. I have a dozen three year old chestnut trees at my place in CT and they are doing well BUT they are protected from deer and ground rodents until they get bigger. The blight resistant strain is coming this or next year to breed with the wild type so hopefully we will have blight resistant coming soon.
I just gathered around 3 gallons of chestnuts, here in Saltville Virginia, from trees that are about 60 feet tall or better. I’ve got one acre of land I can experiment with so I’m gonna try to grow a few and see what happens.
I've been following The American Chestnut Foundation work for about a year now, as well as watching youtube videos on the subject, plus the occasional TV story over the years, and this is the first I've heard of the tall timber strain of the Chinese Chestnut and the USDA involvement. Thanks for posting this, lots of info, and like most info does once you learn it, it makes one have more questions!
The ACF is a fraudulent organization.....don't give them a dime...
Very encouraging 👏
Happy to say I have a dozen american chestnut growing at my place. Still babies but hopefully they will be good breeders when they are ready.
Very touching video. It brought back memories of the "Old Timer" I used to fish with 30 years ago. He's long gone now. RIP John. Thankyou Vaughn Holderman.
I understand I am lucky to be around the "Old Timers" I know. I do not take it for granted. Thank you for watching the video I appreciate it!
would be nice if you could revisit your friend and give an update..thanks for the video..
That was interesting! His proposed solution to the the blight is to plant a Chinese type that can compete for space in the canopy. I’m hoping that we can bring back the native American and Canadian trees to our forests but having a plan B makes sense too.
Great video. Small world. Just talked with Jim yesterday and am planning to go see him next week and hopefully bring a few nuts home to propagate. Was doing some research on chestnuts when this popped up. Didn't expect to see him on TH-cam. I'm very excited to get to meet him.
Do you know if he sells any nuts or saplings from the timber chestnuts? And how to get in touch with him.
Well now you've touched on a real passion of mine . This is a great interview with a man of knowledge and a passion about these trees , easily one of the better videos on the subject. I recently found a very large American Chestnut jn NJ . I also plant different varieties of Chestnut on my property . I'll leave a link to the American Chestnut I found . Great job !
Here is a link to the American Chestnut I found . th-cam.com/video/C20JDibx3hI/w-d-xo.html
Thank you and thanks so much for the link!! Ill check it out!!
@@VaughnHolderman You're welcome ! Seriously I think you owe that gentleman breakfast , he did an outstanding job .
@@danhealyeverythingoutdoors7105 I Agree on both accounts!!
Great...the perspective of a witness to the events of seasons and fires, etc...
Loved it man! Great Video!
Thanks old buddy!!
Really great stuff. I wish you would have put a mic on him. I don't know if you watch this, but every time he turns around and is walking away from you you can't hear him.
Would that gentleman be interested in selling any of the timber type seeds? I’m interested in developing a similar stand of American Chestnut trees.
Very interesting, lots of knowledge right there. Thanks for sharing
They probably brought over more strains of blight when they went to get wild trees. Somehow we ended up with every possible strain of blight.
Is there a is there a way to contact Jim or visit his farm. I’m interested in starting a similar project in my forest and would love to be able to learn from him and continue this important work. To be able to reestablish trees like these in our eastern forest is such an incredible legacy. He should be proud.
I like this video. I'd love to plant seedlings from his research. If there are any forsale, I'd be interested.
Great video and Thank you Jim for all that you have done.
I’d love to get some nuts to plant!
Blight of chestnuts happened decades age, but now there is a genetic trees hybrid..nice video vaughn
Thanks!!
Id like to plant his trees. Does he have either cuttings or seeds for sale?
Very interesting watch. I had just had a long talk with my grandfather yesterday about chestnuts in our area.
That is awesome.. Soak up as much information from him as you can 👍
You're about 50 years behind my friend while turkeys 🦃 are doing wonderful
Thanks for this video.
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I found one here just yesterday.
Great video! It's too bad he doesn't have the 101% American Chestnut trees he could be growing instead from SUNY. Hopefully in the near future!
I have a large chestnut in so Ind 30” diameter at stump . It ties in with the gentleman describing the program in 50 s . My grandfather bought the property in 55 and he was certified forester. I wonder if some way to find out if it was a hybrid.
I heard there is a genetically modified tree that's 100% American chestnut, and it's blight resistant. Apparently it's been awaiting release for govt approval.
Replanting
Im in NWPA ide love to get ahold of a dozen or so, could you link me??
Is there a place you can get timber type Chinese chestnut seedlings.
Can we get these to grow on a three acre place in Arkansas?
@VaughnHolderman Any chance I can pay you to ship some of those chestnuts? I think it would be so cool to try and keep those going!
Where can I get about 100 chestnuts of the timber Variety? I’ve been wanting to get them established in my woods.
ACF probably.
What is ACF?
@@tidecoys American Chestnut Foundation
Wow 😅
Great video brother! Fill your pockets for me! 😬
Thanks man!! and haha I am sure I could get some if you wanted some to plant!!
Like to get some seeds o grow
Is it possible to get some nuts for planting?
Is there a way to get nuts from him? I would love to incorporate his trees into my property. Thank you.
Those "timber type" chestnut trees are great, but they look like a hybrid to me, not a true American Chestnut. I'm looking for a return of the real McCoy. Somebody needs to develop a blight vaccine, IMHO. All the best.
Are the nuts on these hybrids edible to humans?
Any way to get ahold of seeds for this tree ?
I’ll get back to you on this.
@@VaughnHolderman No hurry,mostly curious.
@@VaughnHolderman I’d love to know about the timber variety. I just logged and it would be perfect to get some started. Thx
Come on now. I know Walter Matthau when I see him. Is this one of this roles?
I was amazed at the size of the chestnut trees before mid 1800s. 10,12,14 ft in diameter at their base! What an ecological disaster!
Are all Chines chestnut?
Hope, maybe but there is no hope for the American Ash trees. The China Emerald Ash borer have taken care of that. Global trade sucks!