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Weyerhaeuser planted twelve acres of endangered white cedar saplings at the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge near Creswell.
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28837
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Samir Saleh fled civil war in Lebanon and established himself as a leader in Raleigh’s Arab-American community. Saleh opened the restaurant Neomonde, where he planted a pomegranate tree brought from Lebanon. The pomegranate is venerated as a jewel of prosperity in various cultures of the Middle East and Mediterranean.
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Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 33 Issue 41, Oct 2016, p20, por Periodical Website
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28929
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Located in Columbia, Tyrrell County, Pocosin Arts uses the arts to connect culture to the environment. Pocosin Arts has taken on a number of ambitious projects, including 7000 Juniper, An Art Action for the Millennium. This project aims to restore the juniper, an endangered tree of cultural significance, by planting 7,000 junipers in the coastal plain.
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NC Arts (NoCar Oversize NX 1 N22x), Vol. 14 Issue 3, Summer 2000, p4-5, por
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30571
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A milestone was marked in the increasing efforts of North Carolina to meet growing demands for forest tree seedlings. The Little River Nursery near Goldsboro, North Carolina was dedicated in November. It contains 100 acres, the largest of the three state managed tree nurseries. The nurseries, which are grown and managed to aid wood-using industries, represent part of the $741 million value of tree growing in the state.
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30872
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American chestnut trees were plentiful in the Appalachian forest, until the chestnut blight disease caused a rapid, widespread die-off in the early part of the twentieth century. Farmers and volunteers in western North Carolina are working with the American Chestnut Foundation to plant, grow and re-establish chestnut trees in the state’s forests.
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Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 41 Issue 12, Dec 2009, p14-15, il, por
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31176
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Although not always attractive to look at, trees, shrubs, and other plants are essential for life on Earth. It is estimated that one acre of plants can deplete 18600 tons of carbon dioxide from the air, and provide relief from extreme weather. Many medical authorities are now calling for the widespread planting of trees and shrubs.
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33663
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A gnarled old tree in Charles O. Robinson’s yard in Elizabeth City, is responsible for the many thousands of other pecan trees that now abound in the Albemarle section. The area’s leading textile manufacturer and banker got his start when he planted groves of pecan trees by transplanting the nuts from the pecan tree in his father’s yard when he was a teenager.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 6 Issue 27, Dec 1938, p7, il
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34807
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While most crabapple trees have a reputation for being too sour, there are several varieties to be found in North Carolina that are sweet. They are perfect for canning, cooking, pressing into cider and juice, or just eating right off the tree. They are very hardy trees, need little maintenance, and can yield hundreds of pounds of fruit per season.
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34828
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Despite citrus plants not naturally occurring in the Carolinas, it is possible to grow them. Lemons, limes, and oranges can all be grown, but must have extra attention to ensure they don’t fail. Follow the tips and tricks in this article to ensure your citrus plants are healthy.
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38503
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As declared in 1923, Arbor Day falls on the first Friday after March 15. On this day, school children and civic organizations plant trees, which have led to millions of tree seedlings being planted over the years.