Ohio planted nearly 7.2 million trees on more than 5,500 acres of abandoned mines; barren ground began turning back into forest
Ohio is transforming thousands of acres of abandoned coal mine lands into thriving forests. This large-scale reforestation effort has planted nearly 7.2 million native trees across over 5,500 acres. The science-based Forestry Reclamation Approach ensures successful forest regeneration on compacted soils. These restored forests stabilize land, improve water quality, and create vital wildlife habitats. This initiative demonstrates how ecological restoration can reverse decades of mining damage effectively.
Ohio is transforming thousands of acres of abandoned coal mine lands into thriving forests. This large-scale reforestation effort has planted nearly 7.2 million native trees across over 5,500 acres. The science-based Forestry Reclamation Approach ensures successful forest regeneration on compacted soils. These restored forests stabilize land, improve water quality, and create vital wildlife habitats. This initiative demonstrates how ecological restoration can reverse decades of mining damage effectively.
