The USDA is accepting public comments on its proposal to deregulate the Genetically Engineered (GE) Darling 54 Chestnut Tree developed by researchers at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science & Forestry (SUNY ESF). Deregulation would allow Darling 54 to be sold and planted anywhere in the United States despite significant known and disturbing problems with the tree.

Send a message today opposing the approval of the Darling 54. If released on a wide scale, the trees could threaten our natural forests and put wild American chestnut trees at risk, for the sake of profit.

In addition, chestnuts from the Darling 54 contain a wheat gene. There has been no safety testing of the chestnuts for allergenicity or toxicity. The potential impact on wildlife and humans who consume the nuts is unknown and concerning.

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