How does the program work?
The reforestation effort is part of our One Million Trees initiative. We are partnering with the Iowa and Wisconsin departments of Natural Resources, along with other groups. Together, we plant tens of thousands of seedlings in and around our service areas to replace trees and expand forests after timber harvests and storms.What is reforestation?
Reforestation is the process of planting new trees on land where forests once stood. When a forest is disturbed by events like fire, disease or timber harvests, reforestation helps restore woodland to a healthy state.Why is reforestation so important?
The benefits of trees are a big part of the reason we began our One Million Trees initiative. Trees improve water quality, provide wildlife habitat and naturally reduce greenhouse gases. Planting new trees in our communities is important, but it’s also vital to care for some of Wisconsin and Iowa’s greatest natural resources: Our forests.In addition to making our air healthier, forests filter rainwater, help cool the planet, and host a variety of plants, fungi, moss, mammals, insects, birds, reptiles and other flora and fauna that make up a healthy, vibrant ecosystem. Replacing and expanding the forests in Wisconsin and Iowa benefits our customers and our planet.