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Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative Trees For Appalachia's Future

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IMPORTANCE OF THIS INITIATIVE

Trees are a good investment.

High quality timber can offer substantial revenue for landowners and job opportunities for local residents

Trees are environmentally important.

Trees minimize soil erosion
Trees remove carbon dioxide from the air
Trees provide wildlife habitat and diverse plant species
Trees help conserve water resources

Planting trees restores our forests which are important recreational areas for:

Hunting
Hiking
Mountain Biking
Camping
Bird watching
Backpacking
ATV riding

Trees are our renewable resource.

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