Reclaiming the Future Reforestation in Appalachia

Hosted by Keith Elkins in 2006 and made happen by Dr. Don Graves, this is a look at the research by uk forestry on Bent Mountain and Starfire mines in Appalachia to reclaim and reforest land after mining. Also examines the Appalachian regional reforestation initiative and the legislative intiatives.

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