by Tom Chillemi –
Howard and Ellen Rowlson-Hall, who lived in Middlesex County for many years, now divide their time between Lynchburg and the headwaters of Urbanna Creek, where they have a getaway in the forest.
It is in these quiet woods they feel most at ease. The forest has always been special to the Rowlson-Halls and was a magical place to play for their two daughters, Addie and Celia, when they were growing up.
So when Celia got the idea to plant trees on nine acres that were being farmed, the family agreed. “The world needs more trees,” said Ellen, who noted that 80,000 acres of forests are cleared each day. Also, the Rowlson-Halls wanted to have a positive impact on Urbanna Creek, and some of the farmed land, although setback from the water, drained towards the creek.
“Tree roots intercept stormwater and reduce soil and nutrients from washing into local waterways. Just one mature deciduous tree can intercept 500 to 760 gallons of stormwater per year,” according to the Virginia Department of Forestry…
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