Our Team + Partners

A Coalition of Respected Partners

The Reforesting Legacy Mine Lands Program is a forest conservation initiative managed by Bosland Growth in collaboration with experienced, dedicated conservation organizations.

Our team works closely together to ensure the reforestation process is straightforward and produces great results for landowners. We pride ourselves on successful reforestation projects which benefit landowners and improve forest health through a proven science-based approach.

Bosland Growth Team Members

Our team helps you unlock the benefits of reforesting your land, including:

  • Restored aesthetics on property

  • Increased property value by restoring degraded lands

  • Creation of critical habitat for game and non-game species

  • Decreased water runoff and erosion

  • Opportunity to increase recreational access

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Todd Appel

Todd leads Bosland Growth’s Reforesting Legacy Mine Lands Program, overseeing landowner and partner engagement, carbon market development, business operations, and growth.

Todd previously served as an executive with Quantified Ventures, where he developed and led QV’s conservation finance, forestry, and land use work. He brings decades of experience in organizational transformation, performance management, and multiparty deal structuring. Todd previously worked for IBM, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and the Government Accountability Office.

Michael Knoop

Michael is responsible for engaging landowners and coordinating project partners to implement successful reforestation projects as Bosland Growth’s Vice President for Landowner Engagement.

He joined Bosland Growth from Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, where he was the Senior Director for Special Projects, and previously served as Land Protection and Planning Manager. Michael is Board Chair of the Riverside Innovation Center, which works to catalyze small businesses throughout Southwest Pennsylvania.