Arch Coal, Inc. Tree Planting Projects

Arch Coal has planted nearly 1.5 million trees in the past five years on its reclaimed mine sites in West Virginia. In time, the lands will support a diverse mix of native hardwoods that closely resemble that found on adjacent, unmined lands. Through ongoing research and commitment to continuous improvement, Arch has increased the survivability for new tree plantings to more than 80%. Arch also supports a research grant with West Virginia University for commercial forestry applications, ensuring that these lands will support continuing economic development activity in the region.