In observance of Earth Month, which is celebrated in April to raise awareness of the importance of protecting the planet, AAA Central Penn has launched Batteries for Trees, a campaign to plant 1,000 trees in the Appalachia region which runs through parts of South Central Pennsylvania.
Now through April 30, AAA Central Penn will fund the planting of one new tree for every car battery recycled by its Roadside Assistance service or brought into a AAA Central Penn branch for recycling. AAA Central Penn has branch locations in nine Central Pennsylvania counties including Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Mifflin and Perry counties.
“Every tree has a positive impact for nature, wildlife and our communities,” said AAA Central Penn President Jodie Daubert. “We are honored to support reforestation with One Tree Planted as part of our commitment to environmental sustainability. The Appalachia region is one of the most diverse ecological regions in North America, yet much of its forests have been degraded by mining and timber operations. Our Batteries for Trees campaign makes it easy for the community to play a part in helping to reforest the region.”
Home to the namesake Appalachian Trail, more than 150 tree species can be found in the Appalachia region. Unfortunately, an estimated 83 percent of the habitat has been lost due to mining and logging. Environmentally conscious organizations and businesses like AAA Central Penn are stepping up to reforest the region.
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