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A Legacy Framed Through the Lens

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Timothy C. Flanigan 4/10/1945 – 6/6/26 The upland conservation community lost one of its most gifted storytellers with the passing of Timothy C. Flanigan. An award-winning photographer, accomplished writer and mentor, Tim dedicated countless hours to sharing the beauty of grouse and woodcock through his lens and his words. His generosity, talent and passion left an immeasurable mark on our organization and the outdoor community. Tim was more than a contributor to RGS & AWS. He was a trusted friend, generously sharing his remarkable photography, writing and books with the organization simply because he believed in the mission. Time and again, he...

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Chapter Spotlight: Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Throughout the Eastern Great Lakes region, RGS & AWS chapters and volunteers bring the message and mission of conservation in the state of Michigan. One of the most vibrant is the committee and members of the Grand Rapids, Michigan, chapter. The chapter’s committee is a blend of business professionals, both working and retired. Folks from the realms of finance, investments, insurance, engineering, construction, sales, technology and more, bring a wealth of experience and out-of-the-box thinking to not only committee meetings, but events as well. The cornerstone of this committee’s success is that they gather monthly year-round (except October) for breakfast. Their 7...

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The Beaver Brook Integrated Restoration Project: RGS & AWS plus partners host training for natural resource professionals

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by Luke McNally, RGS & AWS Champlain Region Forester  The name woodcock – wood bird – almost limits its many personalities. Those of us in the know have observed woodcock in a multitude of environments. We work to establish young forests to provide a variety of cover for woodcock and ruffed grouse through careful successional planning and management. However, we often still ask the question: How can we make our cover even more different? We don’t know nearly as much about the “Ws” as we know about the ruffed grouse. The “Ws” are a suite of conservation priorities that include American woodcock,...

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Investing in the Future of the Francis Marion National Forest

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The Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society (RGS & AWS) is proud to announce the execution of the Francis Marion Restoration and Wildlife Enhancement Stewardship Agreement with the U.S. Forest Service. The five-year partnership represents a significant investment in active forest management and wildlife habitat restoration across the Francis Marion National Forest in coastal South Carolina.  The project will improve approximately 3,000 acres of overstocked loblolly and longleaf pine stands through commercial timber harvests, creating healthier and more resilient forests while generating important conservation benefits for a wide range of wildlife species. Under the stewardship agreement, revenue generated through the timber harvests will be reinvested directly back into the forest to support additional restoration work and...

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Know Your Cover – Greenbrier

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Article by Ryan Adkins, RGS & AWS Forest Wildlife Specialist – Southwest Virginia Photo courtesy of VTree Virginia Tech Dendrology As a forester and habitat manager, I tend to have a love/hate relationship with common greenbrier (Smilax rotundifolia). Unfortunately, greenbrier makes for a dense obstacle when navigating across eastern hardwood forests in Southern Appalachia. As a common resource for many wildlife species, greenbrier is resilient and a constant staple cover of mixed oak forests in the region. Although these annoyances may extort a groan and sigh as I’m marching between the ridges of southwest Virginia, for other critters, this isn’t the case. Tangled Up in...

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RGS & AWS, U.S. Forest Service Launch Five-Year Partnership to Restore 3,000 Acres in South Carolina

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RGS & AWS is proud to announce the execution of the Francis Marion Restoration and Wildlife Enhancement Stewardship Agreement with the U.S. Forest Service. The five-year partnership represents a significant investment in active forest management and wildlife habitat restoration across the Francis Marion National Forest in coastal South Carolina. The project will improve approximately 3,000 acres of overstocked loblolly and longleaf pine stands through commercial timber harvests, creating healthier and more resilient forests while generating important conservation benefits for a wide range of wildlife species. Under the stewardship agreement, revenue generated through the timber harvests will be reinvested into the forest to support additional restoration work and fund a dedicated Forest Wildlife Specialist position responsible for overseeing harvest operations...

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