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Apache donates 1,000 trees to St. Bernard Parish for annual tree giveaway

CHALMETTE, La. (Jan. 23, 2014) - Apache Corporation (NYSE, Nasdaq: APA) today announced it has donated 1,000 trees to St. Bernard Parish Government for its annual Arbor Day tree giveaway.

Apache awarded 500 three-gallon trees and 500 seedlings to the parish, which plans to distribute the trees from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Aycock Barn in Arabi.

"We're grateful for Apache Corporation's continued support for the beautification of our community and repopulation of our wetlands with new trees," said Dave Peralta, president of the St. Bernard Parish Government.

The donation marks Apache's fifth tree grant allocation to the parish for its restoration efforts following the devastation in August 2005 caused by Hurricane Katrina. The parish was completely flooded and several homes, businesses, infrastructure and vegetation were washed away. The donated trees have since been planted at schools, parks and wetlands across the parish, located southeast of New Orleans.

"Apache recognizes the benefit of planting trees to preserve the natural environment," said Obie O'Brien, Apache's vice president of government affairs. "We are pleased to assist in St. Bernard's recovery efforts as giving back in areas where we operate is a huge part of our culture.

"St. Bernard Parish is one of many organizations to receive trees from the Apache Corporation Tree Grant Program, which has donated nearly 185,000 trees in Louisiana this year. To date, Apache has donated more than 1.6 million trees in Louisiana towns and cities.

Since 2005, the foundation has awarded nearly 3.7 million trees to nonprofit organizations in 16 U.S. states to help improve wildlife habitats, restore storm damage and enhance cities and neighborhoods in areas where the company operates. The trees go to nonprofit organizations including cities, counties, schools, parks, universities, youth associations, wildlife refuges and community groups. For more information about the Apache Corporation Tree Grant Program, visit www.apachecorp.com/trees.

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