Arbor Day Reforestation Project at Cypress Black Bayou

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Cypress Nature Study Center hosted the 3rd Arbor Day Celebration at Cypress Black Bayou Recreation Area on February 21, 2004. This was the final planting in the reforestation area devastated by the April 1999 tornado that ripped through the Benton Area.

Over 75 volunteers from various area organizations turned out to help get the job done. Youth from Bossier High ROTC, Benton High ROTC, Cypress 4H Nature Club, Broadmoor Middle School, Americorp Volunteers, Bossier Clean City, Centerpoint Energy, and other local groups worked together to plant over 3200 trees.

The three year project has been a great success with about a 70% survival rate from previous plantings. Through volunteers like these the forest is on its way back to good health. The assistance from everyone involved is greatly appreciated.

THANK YOU!
Melissa M. Whittington

Email: Cypress Black Bayou

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