Independence Pass
Year of Project: 1991
Trees Planted:4,000
The Independence Pass Foundation and Environmental Research Group planted 4,000 trees in 1991 to reclaim a steep embankment created when a road was widened in Independenc… Read More Year Planted: 1991 The Independence Pass Foundation and Environmental Research Group planted 4,000 trees in 1991 to reclaim a steep embankment created when a road was widened in Independence Pass. Terraces were cut into the embankment and then volunteers planted a variety of small trees on the terraces. Additionally, grass was planted to hold the soil on the slope. This project will prevent further slope erosion and will improve water quality.
Independence Pass
Trees Planted: 4,000
Location: Colorado
Independence Pass
Year Planted: 1991Trees Planted: 4,000
Location: Colorado
The Independence Pass Foundation and Environmental Research Group planted 4,000 trees in 1991 to reclaim a steep embankment created when a road was widened in Independence Pass. Terraces were cut into the embankment and then volunteers planted a variety of small trees on the terraces. Additionally, grass was planted to hold the soil on the slope. This project will prevent further slope erosion and will improve water quality.
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