National Forest Foundation awarded $100,000 from OneMain Financial for reforestation projects in Minnesota and California.

Two projects will plant more than 160,000 trees on America's National Forests.

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Apr 24, 2014, 07:00 ET

MISSOULA, Mont., April 24, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Forest Foundation (NFF) is proud to announce a $100,000 award from OneMain Financial to support two large-scale reforestation projects in California and Minnesota. Both reforestation projects will have significant benefits to our National Forests and the American people.

On the Shasta Trinity National Forest and with generous support from OneMain Financial, the NFF is working with the U.S. Forest Service to restore areas that were damaged by two wildfires. This project will plant approximately 66,000 native seedlings in high-priority areas of the forest and will help restore watersheds, reduce post-fire sedimentation and improve recreational opportunities for local communities.

On Minnesota's Chippewa National Forest, OneMain Financial and the NFF are restoring a forest that suffered from a severe windstorm in 2012 that damaged thousands of acres. By planting a diverse mix of more than 100,000 native seedlings, this project will help restore a forest that offers outstanding wildlife habitat, including the largest breeding population of bald eagles in the lower 48 states.

OneMain Financial Chief Operating Officer John Schachtel said, "We are proud to join the National Forest Foundation in its goal of conserving and restoring our National Forests. As a company, and as individuals, we actively support our customers and our communities. These two projects are critically important to our treasured public lands and we are delighted to expand our support of initiatives that benefit the environment and promote a sustainable future."

"OneMain Financial's commitment to support these important reforestation projects will have significant benefits to wildlife, watersheds and local communities. We are proud to partner with OneMain Financial and admire their commitment to improving the world through responsible business practices," said Bill Possiel, president of the NFF.

The NFF is a Congressionally-chartered, nonprofit organization dedicated to restoration and community engagement on the National Forest System. OneMain Financial's support of the NFF's Trees for US program helps support reforestation of high priority areas of the National Forest System. The Trees for US program restores our nation's watersheds and enhances our public lands for generations to come.

About the National Forest Foundation
Founded in 1993, the National Forest Foundation works to conserve, restore and enhance America's 193-million-acre National Forest System. To learn more, visit us at www.nationalforests.org.

About OneMain Financial
OneMain Financial is based in Baltimore and provides personal loans and one-on-one, local service from more than 1,100 branches nationwide. Since 1912, OneMain Financial has worked with customers to find the loan solutions that best fit their needs and budget. The company and its employees are proud to support the communities where they live and work. Additional information may be found at www.OneMainFinancial.com

SOURCE National Forest Foundation