In 2021, Alabama students began placing discarded Christmas trees along Gulf Coast dunes to trap sand; each year about 200 students now add roughly 3,000 native plants around them

Alabama’s fragile sand dunes are being restored with discarded holiday trees, as students and volunteers team up to plant native vegetation along the coast. This innovative project marries sand trapping techniques with the introduction of native plants to stabilize the dunes. This effort not only protects essential infrastructure but also fosters crucial habitats for local wildlife, showcasing an eco-friendly method for coastal restoration and habitat recovery.

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