American Forests' Global ReLeaf Forests program will plant 1.7 million trees in nine western states in 2008, part of a total of nearly 4 million trees planned for the U.S. and abroad. The trees will be planted in Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon and Utah. Alaska's Cape Chiniak reforestation effort will restore 2,600 acres that were harvested more than 10 years ago but have seen little natural regeneration. This is the second of a five-year project, and 120,000 Sitka spruce will be planted on 500 acres. American Forests' mission is to plant trees by working with communities on local efforts that restore and maintain forest ecosystems. The company has a goal of 100 million trees planted by 2020. Individuals and businesses can contribute to Global ReLeaf through American Forests' Web site at www.americanforests.org.