Question

7 The program, sometimes known as "Roosevelt's Tree Army," ended as the nation entered World War II. The pioneering group of CCC men had helped to launch one of the most imaginative and popular government programs in American history. More than 2.6 million men had served in more than 4,500 camps across the country. The men had planted over 3 billion trees and had built over 125,000 miles of roads and trails. The forests the men planted helped to reduce erosion and provided some shelter from the winds of the Dust Bowl. The men also pioneered procedures to conserve and restore forests and agricultural lands.
How did planting the new forests help the environment? (paragraph 7)

Answer 1

Planting new forests helped the environment by reducing erosion and providing shelter from the winds that contributed to the Dust Bowl. The forests played a crucial role in stabilizing the soil, which minimized soil degradation and dust storms. Additionally, the initiatives taken by the men involved in the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) aimed at conserving and restoring forests and agricultural lands, further enhancing environmental sustainability and health.