The Reforestation of Previously Mined Lands project, led by the Cumberland River Compact (CRC), aims to restore 50 acres of mined land within the Nature Conservancy’s Cumberland Forest in Tennessee. The project will involve removing invasive species, “ripping” the compacted soil to improve water infiltration, and planting 35,000 native tree seedlings, including oaks and shortleaf pine, to enhance water absorption and cool nearby streams.