A big moment for Appalachian forest restoration! A new open-access book brings together decades of science and collabora

Conservation Trust for North CarolinaJuly 9, 2026

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A big moment for Appalachian forest restoration!

A new open-access book brings together decades of science and collaboration on red spruce ecosystems from ecology to on-the-ground restoration. A must-read for anyone working in (or curious about) forest restoration. Check out the book in our link in bio. #ForestRestoration #AppalachianMountains #RedSpruce #ConservationScience

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