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Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative

Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative. GOALS OF ARRI. Plant more high-value hardwood trees on reclaimed surface mined lands in Appalachia Increase the survival rate of the planted trees Increase growth rates and productivity from the surviving trees

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Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative

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  1. Appalachian RegionalReforestation Initiative

  2. GOALS OF ARRI • Plant more high-value hardwood trees on reclaimed surface mined lands in Appalachia • Increase the survival rate of the planted trees • Increase growth rates and productivity from the surviving trees • Expedite the establishment of forest habitat through natural succession

  3. Forestry Reclamation Approach • Create a suitable soil for tree roots at least 4 feet deep • Loosely grade the soil so that it is not compacted • Use ground covers compatible with growing trees • Plant two types of trees - trees that will stabilize the soil and trees that develop into commercially valuable hardwoods • Use proper tree planting techniques

  4. Mineland Reforestation- Starfire Mine, KY 1 yr 3 yr 7 yr Non-compacted Site Compacted Site

  5. For more information, visit us on the Internet at: http://arri.osmre.gov/

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