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topicnews · October 26, 2024

Clayton® partners with the Arbor Day Foundation on reforestation efforts for the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

Clayton® partners with the Arbor Day Foundation on reforestation efforts for the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

National Homebuilder empowers the Arbor Day Foundation to plant over 60,000 trees as part of an old coal mine reforestation project

MARYVILLE, Tenn, Oct 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – Clayton®a leading national developer of affordable single-family housing, has partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation to plant 60,000 trees as part of the legacy coal mine reforestation project Kentucky And West Virginiaincluding the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, as part of its larger partnership to plant 4.47 million trees by 2025.

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This innovative reclamation project aims to restore native forests on former coal mine lands, improve biodiversity and control invasive species on public lands, including the national park, to support Clayton’s commitment build a sustainable future.

“Reforestation is important in the national park because public lands benefit society as a whole,” it says Michael FrenchDirector of Green Forest work. “National parks provide a community with clean air, clean water, carbon sequestration and recreation. It is important for the community to restore these affected forests and repair damage done years ago.”

This reforestation project will restore over 96 acres of land and help sequester 17,222 tons of carbon dioxide, prevent 7.8 million gallons of water runoff, and remove 59.83 tons of air pollutants.1

“As a national home builder, we understand the importance of environmental protection and responsibility Power for good in the communities we serve,” said William JenkinsSenior Director of Environment and Sustainability at Clayton. “We are proud to partner with the Arbor Day Foundation – their experience and network of partners will help Clayton support the comprehensive restoration of native species forests in areas across the country, such as the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve.”

“The Arbor Day Foundation is fortunate to have many great corporate partners like Clayton,” he said Dan LambeCEO of the Arbor Day Foundation. “These partners help us increase impact, increase scale and plant trees in forests and neighborhoods that need the most help. This work helps us change the lives of people around the world.”

This effort is part of a broader partnership between Clayton and the Arbor Day Foundation aimed at planting trees in forests in great need. Clayton works with the Arbor Day Foundation to identify strategic sites affected by environmental degradation by planting trees to restore vital ecosystems and create a long-term, sustainable impact. In September 2024During Climate Week NYC, Clayton had the honor of being the first homebuilder to join the Evergreen Alliance, a collective of committed business sustainability leaders. This program is part of the Arbor Day Foundation’s broader mission to promote environmental sustainability through conservation and reforestation initiatives.