Apple invests in California reforestation with The Conservation Fund
Apple has announced a reforestation and floodplain-restoration project in Northern California in partnership with The Conservation Fund and other conservation agencies. The initiative aims to restore native forest and floodplain ecosystems, support salmon migration, improve water resilience, and benefit regional communities.
Key facts
- Location: Northern California (river confluence and floodplain areas).
- Partners: Apple, The Conservation Fund, River Partners, CA Dept. of Fish & Wildlife, CA Natural Resources Agency, CA Wildlife Conservation Board, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.
- Goals: Restore hundreds of acres of floodplain and native forest, plant native species, improve habitat connectivity for Chinook salmon, increase flood and drought resilience, and conserve freshwater resources.
- Context: The project aligns with Apple’s broader Restore Fund and nature-based carbon removal investments to help meet its climate goals.
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