Endangered pine forest grown with people's cremated ashes opens

Ten-year-old Tegan Chen's tragic death on a creek walk inspired her parents to create something lasting: living memorials where people's cremated ashes help restore an endangered pine forest in New South Wales. According to ABC News, the memorial forest project uses the ashes of deceased individuals mixed into the soil, allowing families to contribute to environmental conservation while honoring their loved ones. The project recently opened, offering an alternative to traditional memorials while helping restore native biodiversity in the region.

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