Take Action: Stop GE Trees

Deadline: July 21, 2025

Sign the petition to the US Department of Agriculture to stop the approval of the genetically engineered American chestnut. Click here to sign before July 21, 2025.

The US government is considering a request to allow the release of a genetically engineered (GE or genetically modified) American chestnut tree into US forests. The GE trees could spread from across the border. Researchers say they will also ask the Canadian government to approve planting this GE tree in Canadian forests.

For more information on the GE American chestnut and GE trees see www.cban.ca/trees