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Apache Celebrates Planting Its Millionth Tree
Announcements
4/27/2009
Houston Mayor Bill White, left, and Apache Chairman and CEO Steve Farris stand beside the newly planted 1 millionth tree minutes after it was planted at Apache’s Houston headquarters on Monday, April 27. The ceremonial tree, at right, replaced a 30-year-old oak tree that was toppled when Hurricane Ike hit the area last September.
Plantings have enhanced communities in 14 states
HOUSTON, April 27, 2009 -- Apache Corporation today celebrated planting 1 million trees that have improved wildlife habitats, restored storm damage, and enhanced cities and neighborhoods in 14 states.
Houston Mayor Bill White joined Apache employees as the ceremonial millionth tree was planted at the independent oil and gas exploration and production company's Houston headquarters. The tree replaced a 30-year-old oak tree that was toppled when Hurricane Ike swept through the city in September.
Read the release: Apache celebrates planting its millionth tree
Fact sheet: Apache Tree Grant Program Fact Sheet
Video: One million trees are planted in an effort to help Houston "go green." Jennifer Reyna reports
KPRC-TV Houston © 2009, Internet Broadcasting Systems, Inc.
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Apache Foundation's Millionth Tree Day Proclamation Apache Foundation Tree Grant Program official recognition from the State of Texas |
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