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A Complex Landscape has both Vulnerabilities and Resilience to Climate Change
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U.S. Forest Service Northern Research Station
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published
Apr 10, 2015
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last modified
Apr 10, 2015 09:24 AM
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filed under:
Climate Change,
Forests,
News
Central Appalachian forests have been experiencing the effects of a changing climate for decades, and effects such as more heavy rainfall events, more drought, and more hot days are likely to continue, according to a new vulnerability assessment for the region by the U.S. Forest Service and many partners.
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USFWS Region 5 Endangered Species Act Update
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by
USFWS
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published
Apr 15, 2015
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filed under:
News,
Endangered Species
A periodic update pertaining to recovery planning and implementation, incidental take, and other information related to the Endangered Species Act within Region 5 of the USFWS.
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New National Wildlife Refuge Established to Protect Some of Appalachia’s Rarest Places
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USFWS
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published
Apr 28, 2015
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last modified
Apr 28, 2015 11:07 AM
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News,
Conservation,
Habitat,
Endangered Species
The Mountain Bogs National Wildlife Refuge became America’s 563rd refuge today.
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Land and Water Conservation Fund Secures View from Virginia's Spy Rock, One of the Most Scenic Overlooks along the Appalachian Trail
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by
USDA
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published
Apr 29, 2015
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filed under:
News,
Recreation,
Conservation
Today, United States Department of Agriculture Deputy Under Secretary Arthur "Butch" Blazer joined representatives of The Conservation FundThis is an external link or third-party site outside of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) website., and the U.S. Forest Service to celebrate the protection of property within George Washington-Jefferson National Forests along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. Funding support was provided through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF).
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Webinar on Riparian Restoration Tool showcases Appalachian LCC Science
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by
Matthew Cimitile
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published
May 06, 2015
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last modified
Mar 07, 2022 04:25 PM
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filed under:
News,
Riparian Restoration,
Our Work
On April 22, Appalachian LCC GIS Analyst and Information Manager Jessica Rhodes gave a webinar presentation to 80 resource managers, scientists, and conservationists during the “Safeguarding Wildlife from Climate Change” web series.
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New Farm Bill Guide Now Available
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by
Matthew Cimitile
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published
May 08, 2015
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filed under:
News,
Agriculture,
Private Lands
The North American Bird Conservation Initiative released the 2014 Farm Bill Field Guide to Fish and Wildlife Conservation.
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Monthly carbon dioxide levels hit new milestone
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by
NOAA
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published
May 27, 2015
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filed under:
Climate Change,
Hazards,
News
NOAA scientists reported that in March 2015 the monthly average global carbon dioxide level went above 400 parts per million for the first time.
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Genetics Provide New Hope for Endangered Freshwater Mussels
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by
U.S. Geological Survey
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published
Jun 04, 2015
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last modified
Jun 02, 2025 01:11 PM
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filed under:
News,
Aquatic,
Genetics,
Endangered Species
A piece of the restoration puzzle to save populations of endangered freshwater mussels may have been found, according to a recent U.S. Geological Survey led study. Local population losses in a river may not result in irreversible loss of mussel species; other mussels from within the same river could be used as sources to restore declining populations.
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Maryland DNR Helps Fund New Stream Restoration Monitoring Program
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Maryland DNR
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published
Jun 12, 2015
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last modified
Jun 02, 2025 01:11 PM
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filed under:
News,
Aquatic,
Streams,
Data Collection
Efforts to produce measurable water quality data and results.
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Partnership benefits two Kentucky landscapes
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by
The Nature Conservancy
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published
Jun 12, 2015
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filed under:
News,
Partnership,
Forests
The Forecastle Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to preserving areas of abundant biodiversity, today begins a new charitable partnership with The Nature Conservancy’s Kentucky Chapter.
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