Volunteer: Reforest Legacy Mine Land Oct. 14 & 15

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Reforestation of Appalachia's Mine Lands

Check out our River Talks Podcast episode. Across Appalachia, thousands of acres of formerly mined land sit barren or have been converted to gravelly grassland. These sites were once home to thriving forest ecosystems and some of our region’s most astounding biodiversity. Through a specific reforestation process known as the Forestry Reclamation Approach, these sites can be improved by removing invasive and non-native plants, loosening compacted soil, and finally planting a mix of native trees.