2021 Accomplishments Report
In 2021 CASRI partners planted approximately 235,000 trees, including red spruce and native hardwoods, conifers, and shrubs, on over approximately 500 acres in Central Appalachia. Restoration teams spread 175.5 pounds and 50 gallons of native seed at restoration sites. And, partners completed over 460 acres of spruce release and deep-ripped 218 acres of land for habitat restoration. In addition to the above, CASRI partners engaged in extensive research, monitoring, and outreach, including salamander surveys, journal publications, and newspaper articles. The stories and accomplishments in this report give a small glimpse of all that CASRI partners accomplished in 2021.