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Coastal Plains and Piedmont Regional Page

Coastal Plain and Piedmont Region:
RGS & AWS Highlights

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The Coastal Plain and Piedmont region is home to a diverse mix of forests, rolling hills and river systems that provide critical habitat for American woodcock and other wildlife. Through active forest management, strategic partnerships and conservation initiatives, the Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society is committed to creating and sustaining healthy forests that benefit both wildlife and future generations of hunters and conservationists.

Stay engaged with our work in the region and explore ongoing projects. Learn more about our conservation efforts.

 

Currently Hiring – Forest Wildlife Specialist – Virginia
Currently Hiring – Forest Conservation Director- Coastal Plain/Piedmont

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Regional Summaries

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Ruffed Grouse Population Declines in the Eastern United States

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Southern Appalachian Program Development and Accomplishments

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Southern Appalachian Conservation Business Plan

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Regional Staff:

Sara Cerv

Forest Conservation Director
SaraC@ruffedgrousesociety.org

Nick Biemiller

Forest Conservation Director
nickb@ruffedgrousesociety.org
C: (412) 719-0625

Grant Erhard

Regional Engagement Coordinator
GrantE@ruffedgrousesociety.org
C: (412) 627-4312

Dan Kutschied

Georgia Forest Wildlife Specialist
DanK@ruffedgrousesociety.org

Tripp Way

Director of Regional Development
trippw@ruffedgrousesociety.org
C: (607) 743-0760

Cooper Leist

Forest Wildlife Specialist- Private Lands- North Carolina
cooperl@ruffedgrousesociety.org

Ben Rhodes

Forest Wildlife Specialist: Kentucky
benr@ruffedgrousesociety.org
C: (859) 487-0177

Zac Chandler

Forest Wildlife Specialist: Tennessee
zacc@ruffedgrousesociety.org
C: (865) 469-9038

Spencer Marshall

Forest Wildlife Specialist: Virginia - State Lands
spencerm@ruffedgrousesociety.org
C: (276) 235-5413

Ryan Adkins

Forest Wildlife Specialist: Virginia - National Forest System Lands
ryana@ruffedgrousesociety.org
C: (276)-451-8068

Regional Summaries

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Ruffed Grouse Population Declines in the Eastern United States

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Southern Appalachian Program Development and Accomplishments

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Southern Appalachian Conservation Business Plan

Policy Statements

Pond Mountain Project

White Pine Removal Project on the George Washington & Jefferson National Forest

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Regional News

Sara Cerv Earns Regional Forestry Leadership Honor

Ruffed Grouse Society February 11, 2026

Hurricane Helene’s Impacts on Western North Carolina Forests

Ruffed Grouse Society September 12, 2025

Congratulations to Sara Cerv, RGS & AWS Forest Conservation Director, on receiving the North Carolina Society of American Foresters’ Young Forester Leadership Award!

Ruffed Grouse Society August 21, 2025
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Sara Cerv Earns Regional Forestry Leadership Honor

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Coastal Plain and Piedmont

Hurricane Helene’s Impacts on Western North Carolina Forests

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The Future of Upland Conservation: Dr. Ben Jones on Gamebird University

September 4, 2025 No Comments

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Charleston, SC

AWSlowcountry@gmail.com

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