Boy Scouts Help Environment
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At one time Lillydale campground was known for its bountiful pine trees, but not any more. In one summer pine beetles destroyed every pine tree that stood on the campground, located on the shores of Dale Hollow Lake. Wild Side Guide Karen Brady introduces us to a group of boy scouts from the Upper Cumberland district who rolled up their sleeves to help the trees start growing again. The restoration effort has been named Project Phoenix and the scouts hope it will transform Lillydale into the shaded retreat it once was. Even though the boys must work in the cold, windy air, they quickly clear the area of sticks and fallen limbs. They plant seeds, paving the way for future oaks, maples and several other species. Scout leader Larry Edmondson says seeing the camp’s decline almost brought him to tears, but his spirits are lifted by the fact that at least five hundred trees will be planted by the time the project is through. The scouts also got a hand from the surrounding community which donated all the trees. For more information about the Boy Scouts of America, you can visit their official website at www.bsa.scouting.org.
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