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Forest Service partnership effort improves health of America's Forest
by U.S. Forest Service — published Apr 08, 2015 — last modified Dec 12, 2023 09:11 PM — filed under: , , , ,
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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A Complex Landscape has both Vulnerabilities and Resilience to Climate Change
by U.S. Forest Service Northern Research Station — published Apr 10, 2015 — last modified Apr 10, 2015 09:24 AM — filed under: , ,
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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Partnership benefits two Kentucky landscapes
by The Nature Conservancy — published Jun 12, 2015 — filed under: , ,
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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Researchers Seek a Sneak Peek Into the Future of Forests
by U.S. Geological Survey — published Jul 08, 2015 — filed under: , , ,
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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Global Vulnerability of Forests to Climate Change-Related Tree Mortality is Widely Underestimated
by U.S. Geological Survey — published Aug 11, 2015 — last modified Aug 26, 2015 02:54 PM — filed under: , ,
Forests worldwide are vulnerable to growing risks of drought- and heat-induced tree mortality and forest die-off because of a rapidly warming Earth, according to just-published research in the scientific journal Ecosphere. The paper is an invited “ESA Centennial Paper” to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Ecological Society of America.
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Forest Service Report Highlights Restoration Progress Made Despite Growing Challenges
by U.S. Forest Service — published Nov 16, 2015 — last modified Dec 12, 2023 09:10 PM — filed under: , , , ,
The U.S. Forest Service has increased the pace and scale of forest restoration by nine percent since 2011, according to a report released today. The significant progress comes in the face of mounting challenges to the agency including record droughts, longer wildfire seasons and the increasing percentage of the agency’s budget spent fighting wildland fires.
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Where the Not-So-Mighty Chestnut Still Grows
by U.S. Forest Service — published Feb 03, 2016 — filed under: , , ,
A recent study by U.S. Forest Service, university, and state agency researchers provides baseline information on contemporary populations of American chestnut needed to support restoration of the tree to the forests it once dominated.
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Southern Appalachian Forest Water Yield Down since 1970s
by Caldwell, Peter V.; Miniat, Chelcy F.; Elliott, Katherine J.; Swank, Wayne. T.; Brantley, Steven T.; Laseter, Stephanie H. — published Jun 06, 2016 — filed under: , , ,
Climate change and forest disturbances are threatening the ability of forested mountain watersheds to provide the clean, reliable, and abundant fresh water necessary to support aquatic ecosystems and a growing human population.
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Forest Service Honored for Leadership in Promoting Climate Change Adaptation
by U.S. Forest Service — published Jun 16, 2016 — filed under: , ,
For their outstanding work in raising awareness and addressing the impacts of climate change on the nation’s natural resources, the Forest Service was honored today as the first-ever recipients of the Climate Adaption Leadership Award for Natural Resources.
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Cumberland Plateau Stewardship Fund 2017 RFP Available
by NFWF — published Nov 21, 2016 — filed under: , ,
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is seeking proposals within the Cumberland Plateau that will help accelerate the restoration and enhancement of critical forest and freshwater habitats and associated wildlife species in the region.
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