2022 Accomplishments Report
In total, CASRI partners planted approximately 218,337 trees, including red spruce and native hardwoods, conifers, and shrubs, on over approximately 474 acres in Central Appalachia. 19 species of native seed were spread on 64.5 acres of land at restoration sites. There were 58.1 acres and 11 miles of non-native and invasive species treatment, 7.1 acres of wetland creation and 8.1 acres of stream restoration. Finally, partners completed over 543.9 acres of spruce release and deep-ripped 186 acres and 13.2 miles 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 highlighted in the report give a small glimpse of all that CASRI partners accomplished in 2022.