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From tiny saplings to majestic red spruce forests atop mountains, this is why we plant trees and connect forests! 🌲 Each year, The Nature Conservancy leads or assists in planting over 100,000 trees, working tirelessly to restore red spruce throughout its historic range. Alongside TNC employees, contractors, and Central Appalachian Spruce Restoration Initiative (CASRI) partners, we continue to plant red spruce seedlings and treat thousands of acres for non-native invasive species. Together, we’r

Tucker Curran our recreation coordinator in action! 👏 During a recent workday at Pike Knob, Tucker tackled the task of felling partially dead Black locust trees, which had become hazardous after being treated with herbicide last year. 💪 🌳 About Black locust trees: Native to West Virginia, Black locust trees are highly aggressive and can quickly dominate an area, outcompeting other species and creating a monoculture. 🌾 Our efforts: Our ERT and stewardship crews are actively managing the Black

The American Woodcock’s bob looks very much like our “it’s the weekend” jig 💃 happy Friday, y’all! #TNCWV #TheNatureConservancy #Conservation #WestVirginia #AlmostHeaven #WildAndWonderful #Appalachia #Birding #Woodcock #Wildlife #Nature | West Virginia Nature Conservancy