Fact Check: How Many Trees Does the US Plant Per Year?

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By Stewart MiorMar 10, 2025, 1:41 pm182 ptsTrendingTop
Claim: The U.S. plants 2.5 billion trees per year. (The Hill) Rating: Unverified Evidence and Analysis Joe Westerman’s claim that the U.S. plants 2.5 billion trees annually lacks strong supporting evidence and contradicts the most reliable available data. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) states…

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