by Nick Biemiller | RGS & AWS Forest Conservation Director – Southern Appalachian Region The Cumberland Plateau is located at the southwestern edge of the Appalachian Mountains and includes much […]
Message to Members Re: Nantahala & Pisgah National Forest Plan
The Nantahala & Pisgah National Forest’s (the Forests) Forest Plan was finalized on February 17, 2023. RGS & AWS has been deeply engaged throughout the Forest Plan revision process advocating […]
Potential Forest Management Impacts from the Changing Climate on Climate Change
by Brent A. Rudolph, Ph.D. | RGS & AWS Chief Conservation & Legislative Officer Beliefs and attitudes on climate change vary considerably among Americans. However, regardless of personal opinions, the […]
Know Your Cover: Southern Appalachian Forest Types
Southern Appalachian forests are some of the most biologically diverse forests on the planet. Western North Carolina alone contains all the major forest types you would see driving from Georgia […]
Updates from RGS & AWS in the NE Region
Todd Waldron and Nate Kennedy highlight the great work happening in the Northeast Region
USDA announced details of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities
The new Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities opportunity provides up to $1 billion for pilot projects that create market opportunities for commodities produced using climate-smart practices.
Radio Tracking Woodcock Chicks
Unique study finds downed logs used extensively for predator cover before green up
NFWF’s Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardship Program announces fifth year of grants
Habitat for forest birds, brook trout, eastern hellbender and freshwater mussels to be restored with $1.7 million in new grants
Conservation organizations partner with Domtar to improve forest wildlife habitat
Pennsylvania’s state bird, the ruffed grouse, and a wide range of other Species of Greatest Conservation Need will benefit from the partnership
The Last Grouse Hunter
Written by: Fred c. van den Heuvel, Jr.Export, PA When she came through the door, she noticed something was missing, as she called for her husband of sixty-five years. Out […]
