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Researchers Seek a Sneak Peek Into the Future of Forests

In May 2015, scores of scientists from dozens of research institutions descended on a patch of forest in central North Carolina, taking samples of everything from ants and mites to other microbes – samples they hope will offer a glimpse into the future of forest ecosystems.

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Geodiversity Key to Conserving Biodiversity Under Climate Change

The physical factors that create diversity (landform, bedrock, soil and topography), collectively known as geodiversity, might be the key to conserving biodiversity under a changing climate.

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Partnership benefits two Kentucky landscapes

Partnership benefits two Kentucky landscapes

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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Maryland DNR Helps Fund New Stream Restoration Monitoring Program

Efforts to produce measurable water quality data and results.

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Environmental Educators Update broadcast on LCC

Broadcast to introduce the National Conservation Training Center about Landscape Conservation Cooperatives and the conservation evolution to a new landscape and community engagement focus and strategic habitat approach to conservation.

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Genetics Provide New Hope for Endangered Freshwater Mussels

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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Monthly carbon dioxide levels hit new milestone

Monthly carbon dioxide levels hit new milestone

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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New Farm Bill Guide Now Available

New Farm Bill Guide Now Available

The North American Bird Conservation Initiative released the 2014 Farm Bill Field Guide to Fish and Wildlife Conservation.

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National Adaptation Forum

The National Adaptation Forum is a biennial gathering created by a group of professionals from the private and public sectors concerned about the need to respond to and prepare for the effects of climate change.

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Webinar on Riparian Restoration Tool showcases Appalachian LCC Science

Webinar on Riparian Restoration Tool showcases Appalachian LCC Science

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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National Cave and Karst Management Symposium

The theme for the Symposium is "Hidden Landscapes – Hidden Challenges", with particular emphasis on management issues related to human impact on karst.

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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

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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New National Wildlife Refuge Established to Protect Some of Appalachia’s Rarest Places

New National Wildlife Refuge Established to Protect Some of Appalachia’s Rarest Places

The Mountain Bogs National Wildlife Refuge became America’s 563rd refuge today.

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U.S. Protected Lands Mismatch Biodiversity Priorities, Implications for the Southeast

Former NCSU researcher Clinton Jenkins will present a webinar discussing the Southeast implications of his recent paper published in PNAS.

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USFWS Region 5 Endangered Species Act Update

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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A Complex Landscape has both Vulnerabilities and Resilience to Climate Change

A Complex Landscape has both Vulnerabilities and Resilience to Climate Change

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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AppLCC Riparian Restoration Tool for Climate Change Resiliency Webinar

Part of the Safeguarding Wildlife from Climate Change web series hosted by USFWS and National Wildlife Federation, this presentation will highlight an innovative riparian planting and restoration decision support tool, funded by the Appalachian Landscape Conservation Cooperative that is now available to the conservation community.

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Assessing climate-sensitive ecosystems in the southeastern United States

The southeastern U.S. contains a unique diversity of ecosystems that provide important benefits, including habitat for wildlife and plants, water quality, and recreation opportunities. As climate changes, a better understanding of how our ecosystems will be affected is vital for identifying strategies to protect these ecosystems.

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Endangered Species Act Protections Proposed for Two Appalachian Crayfishes in Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia

Just as the central Appalachian landscape was beginning to undergo changes related to early 20th century mining, logging and population growth, researchers documented a number of crayfish species in the streams of this area known for its natural beauty and diverse wildlife. Two of these crayfishes, the Big Sandy crayfish and the Guyandotte River crayfish, are now in danger of extinction.

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Forest Service partnership effort improves health of America's Forest

The U.S. Forest Service announced today that 1.45 million acres of America's forests and watersheds – an area larger than Delaware – are healthier as a result of collaborative partnerships to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires.

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