Officials share incredible before-and-after photos of massive project in impenetrable forest: 'The goal is reforestation with species that support wildlife'

Officials share incredible before-and-after photos of massive project in impenetrable forest: 'The goal is reforestation with species that support wildlife'

La Crescent, Minnesota, is on a mission to reclaim its forests. What was once a lush hardwood forest was overwhelmed by aggressive invasive species, suffocating native biodiversity, according to Caledonia Argus News. But thanks to an ambitious restoration project, the city is transforming Stoney Point's ecosystem back to its natural state — and the before-and-after results are striking. With the roar of heavy machinery, forestry crews have been …