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Thursday, April 25, 2013  The Sparkleberry Country Fair kicks off this Saturday, and officials started the celebration with a tree planting ceremony.

Monday, December 10, 2012  Boy scouts were just a few of the people going to Harbison State Forest Saturday to plant trees.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  Students at a Midlands elementary school are getting a jump start on Arbor Day.

Friday, December 02, 2011  Arbor Day marks the beginning of planting season in South Carolina.

Friday, April 22, 2011  Members of the Air Force's 20th Civil Engineering Squadron at Shaw Air Force Base are celebrating both Earth Day and Arbor Day with activities to help enhance and protect the environment.

Monday, June 07, 2010  The paper industry is planning to plant forests of genetically altered Australian eucalyptus in seven Southern states to see how far north it can grow.

Friday, December 04, 2009  Carolina's first edible garden comes in celebration of Arbor Day, and students hope it will promote this type of activity all year round.

Monday, November 30, 2009  Live Oaks are being planted Monday to honor fallen servicemen and women in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Friday, December 05, 2008  Joel Felder is admiring a view that means more than 17 billion dollars to South Carolina."Forestry is a huge part of South Carolina's economy," says Felder.