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OneMain Financial Expands Partnership with National Forest Foundation to Plant 200,000 Trees

OneMain Financial Expands Partnership with National Forest Foundation to Plant 200,000 Trees

Published 04-23-15

Submitted by National Forest Foundation

A professional tree planter carefully plants a young seedling on the Custer-Gallatin National Forest

Located in the northern Rockies and adjacent to Yellowstone National Park, the Custer-Gallatin National Forest is a key part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, which harbors a uniquely intact assemblage of native wildlife species. Much of this critical habitat was impacted by an increasing number of wildfires that swept across the Forest in recent years.

OneMain Financial’s contribution to the NFF’s Trees For US program will plant 200,000 trees that will help stabilize forest soils, enhance habitat for local wildlife and will help jump start the Forest’s recovery.

OneMain Financial Chief Operating Officer John Schachtel said, "We are pleased to continue our partnership with the National Forest Foundation in its work to conserve and restore our National Forests. OneMain Financial is dedicated to supporting the communities where we live and work, and are excited to be nearing our goal of planting one million trees. Supporting initiatives that benefit the environment and promote a sustainable future is an important cause to both our company and our employees.".

“We are very proud of the accomplishments we’ve achieved with OneMain Financial,” said Bill Possiel, NFF president. “This year’s partnership underscores OneMain’s commitment to support our National Forests and will make a real difference for one of our county’s most treasured areas – the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem.” 

About OneMain Financial

OneMain Financial provides personal loans and one-on-one, local service from more than 1,100 branches nationwide. Since 1912, OneMain Financial has worked with customers to find the loan solutions that best fit their needs and budget. The company and its employees proudly support local activities and events that bring communities together. Additional information may be found at OneMainFinancial.com.

About the National Forest Foundation

The National Forest Foundation promotes the enhancement and public enjoyment of the 193-million-acre National Forest System. By directly engaging Americans and leveraging private and public funding, the NFF improves forest health and Americans’ outdoor experiences. The NFF’s programs inform millions of Americans about the importance of these treasured landscapes. Each year, the NFF restores fish and wildlife habitat, plants trees in areas affected by fires, insects and disease, improves recreational opportunities, and enables communities to steward their National Forests and Grasslands. Learn more at www.nationalforests.org.

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National Forest Foundation

National Forest Foundation

The National Forest Foundation promotes the enhancement and public enjoyment of the 193-million-acre National Forest System. By directly engaging Americans and leveraging private and public funding, the NFF improves forest health and Americans’ outdoor experiences. The NFF’s programs inform millions of Americans about the importance of these treasured landscapes. Each year, the NFF restores fish and wildlife habitat, plants trees in areas affected by fires, insects and disease, improves recreational opportunities, and enables communities to steward their National Forests and Grasslands. Learn more at www.nationalforests.org.

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