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202355 minPG-13documentary

The River Runs On

202355 minPG-13documentary

Two national forests in southern Appalachia are set to be managed under a new plan that will dictate their use for the next twenty years.

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Garrett R. Martin

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Two national forests in southern Appalachia are set to be managed under a new plan that will dictate their use for the next twenty years.

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Garrett R. Martin

Garrett R. Martindirector

Drew Lanhamcast

Jennifer Pharr Daviscast

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Conservationists in southern Appalachia work to manage the Pisgah and Nantahala national forests. The film centers on the Pisgah-Nantahala Forest Plan, which the US Forest Service is finalizing. This plan will dictate management practices for the next twenty years. The documentary shows the challenges faced by these conservationists as they navigate environmental concerns and community needs. It presents a critical moment in the future of these vital natural resources.

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