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Wealth of Forest Botanicals Above Appalachian Coalfields Now Farmed and Conserved by Locals
Despite Central Appalachia’s reputation as coal country, beneath its diverse broadleaf canopy lies a rich world of native plants that contribute to North America’s medicinal herb supply.
Above Appalachian Coalfields Is Wealth of Forest Botanicals Now Being Farmed and Conserved by Locals
Despite the Central Appalachia ecosystem being historically famous as coal country, under this diverse broadleaf canopy lies a rich, biodiverse world of native plants helping to fill North America’s medicinal herb cabinet.
Researcher’s journey turns to forests’ understory
Beneath the Central Appalachian Forest canopy lies a rich, biodiverse world of native plants helping to fill North America's medicinal herb cabinet.
Living monument reveals the treasures of Appalachian forests
The Forest Botanicals Region Living Monument Storywalk Trail debuted with a celebration that was open to the public at Flag Rock Recreation Area in Norton, Virginia.
New trail highlights Appalachian medicinal plants and forest foods
Central Appalachia is often called “the coalfields,” but a group in Southwest Virginia is working to celebrate another thing that makes the region unique: it’s one of the most biodiverse regions in the world. In Norton, a new interpretive nature trail opened this week, highlighting plants that can be used for medicine and food.