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HOUMA, La. (Jan. 16, 2014) - Apache Corporation (NYSE, Nasdaq: APA) today announced it has donated 1,000 trees to Terrebonne Parish Tree Board for its annual tree giveaway in celebration of Arbor Day.
"Without Apache's support, it would be very difficult to make this event a success," said Laura Browning, chairman of the Terrebonne Parish Tree Board. "We look forward to our annual tree giveaway knowing that our community is improved environmentally and aesthetically with each tree planted. Thanks to Apache, we are putting that green canopy back into the communities."
Each year, the board partners with various companies and organizations to sponsor the event held in recognition of Arbor Day to encourage tree planting on privately-owned properties. This year, the board plans to distribute trees from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Terrebonne Parish Library, 151 Library Drive (the main branch behind the civic center). The board also will provide helpful care and growing tips with proper instruction for planting trees.
The Tree Board was formed in January 2005 to preserve and protect existing healthy trees on public lands. In 2007, the board expanded its mission to include tree planting to enhance air quality by reducing air pollution, noise and water pollution.
"Apache has a long history of operations in Louisiana, and we are pleased to assist in this effort to preserve Terrebonne Parish's natural environment," said Tim Allen, general manager of Apache Louisiana Minerals.
Terrebonne Parish is one of many organizations to receive trees from the Apache Foundation Tree Grant Program in 2014. The parish, which is located in southern Louisiana along the Gulf of Mexico, received 200 three-gallon container saplings and 800 seedlings. To date, Apache has donated more than 1.6 million trees in Louisiana towns and cities.
Since 2005, the foundation has awarded nearly 3.7 million trees to nonprofit organizations in 16 U.S. states to help improve wildlife habitats, restore storm damage and enhance cities and neighborhoods in areas where the company operates. The trees go to nonprofit organizations including cities, counties, schools, parks, universities, youth associations, wildlife refuges and community groups. For more information about the Apache Foundation Tree Grant Program, visit www.apachecorp.com/trees.
About Apache
Apache Corporation is an oil and gas exploration and production company with operations in the United States, Canada, Egypt, the United Kingdom, Australia and Argentina. Apache posts announcements, operational updates, investor information and copies of all press releases on its website, www.apachecorp.com.
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