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Show 1974 15, August Record Juan I San I I The When it brings a mountain back to life. i For over a hundred years the north Oquirrh Mountains were abused and denuded. Timbering g by livestock, by early settlers, fires, floods and smelter stack emissions all contributed. over-grazin- But Kennecotts reduction of sulfur emissions in recent years has enabled native plant life to return and facilitated the unique revegetation program that is bringing the mountain back to life. Starting with a single volunteer, the revegetation program blossomed into a continuous activity V i with many hands assigned by the company (including a trained forester) and hundreds more volunteers. Enthusiastic aid from Scouts, student groups and conservationists is helping bring back the area and the wildlife that once flourished there. & t i In one year aerial seeding has led to growth and natural reseeding. Special plantings around the Bonneville crushing plant and on the tailing pond dike have reduced dust and improved the watershed. Kennecott cares enough to repair the damage, and this caring is paying off in an improved environment. I & $ f va m v' ' ' " r ' - f - r, r f). 1 t V . |
