MISSOULA, Mont.—Students recently planted 40 willows, swaying aspens, and apple trees at the Montana Tech Energy, Environment, and Innovation Field Campus (EEIFC).
These trees were provided through a grant from the Montana Department of Natural Resources Conservation.
Three student clubs participated, including the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, the Montana Tech Department of Environmental Engineering, and the Environmental, Health, and Safety Club.
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Montana Tech students recently planted 40 trees at the Montana Tech Energy, Environment and Innovation Field Campus (EEIFC) with the help of a grant from the Montana Department of Natural Resources Conservation (DNRC). DNRC grants provide forestry assistance to communities to expand tree and habitat density.
The EEIFC consists of a 150-acre site just west of Montana Tech’s main campus that includes an underground mining education center, a drone obstacle course and field testing hub, affected land remediation plots, and other experiments. Contains areas.
Three student clubs participated, including the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, the Montana Tech School of Environmental Engineering, and the Environmental, Health, and Safety Club. Trees such as willows, poplars, and apple trees are planted.
“The reason the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Club joined was to contribute to habitat and land conversion for the area’s local mule deer population, which uses swaying aspen as a food source,” said Club President. said Gavin Rall, an environmental engineering senior.
“Students from the Environmental Health and Sustainability Club and the School of Environmental Engineering joined to contribute to a greener campus and work towards sustainable development of areas affected by high-tech surroundings,” said Club President. said Hal Cogley, senior in the Department of Environmental Engineering.
Mr. Rahr and Mr. Cogley said the students will be able to get out there and do hands-on work to improve the environment around Montana Tech, setting an example for the rest of campus and future club members. He said this event is important because it allows for
