Monongahela National Forest Flashcard

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What is the Monongahela National Forest commonly referred to as?

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The Mon

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How many acres does the Monongahela National Forest encompass?

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921,000 acres

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What significant event occurred in March of 1907 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

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A major flood

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What act did Congress pass to authorize the purchase of land for watershed protection?

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The Weeks Act

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Who signed the proclamation designating the Arnold Tract as part of the Monongahela National Forest?

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President Woodrow Wilson

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What was the primary reason for reforestation efforts on the Mon in the early 20th century?

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To prevent another devastating flood

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How many tree seedlings were produced by the nursery in Parsons between 1929 and 1951?

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Over 22 million

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What does the Plantation Trail honor?

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The legacy of the plantation project on the Mon

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Who were the 'CC boys'?

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Members of the Civilian Conservation Corps

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What was the impact of the CCC on the Mon?

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It created recreation infrastructure.