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Growing-Season Prescribed Fires and Ground-Nesting Birds: Answers for Longleaf Restoration
by Rhishja Cota — published Apr 24, 2023 — last modified Apr 11, 2024 07:31 PM — filed under: , , , , ,
This presentation will look at the science behind the use of fire during the "lightning season" (the months of April – July) and its effects on ground-nesting birds such as quail and Bachman’s sparrow.
Located in Learning & Tech Transfer / Training Resources / Inbox
Gopher tortoises in Southern states deserve federal protections, groups say
by Rhishja Cota — published Mar 28, 2023 — last modified Nov 03, 2023 09:33 PM — filed under: , , , , , , , ,
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Gopher tortoises imperiled by loss of habitat largely caused by human development should be placed on the endangered species list in four southern states, environmental groups said Wednesday as they prepared to sue the federal government over the issue.
Located in News & Announcements / WLFW News Inbox
Organization Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative
by Rhishja Cota — published Sep 17, 2025
The Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative (ARRI) is a coalition of groups, including citizens, the coal industry, and government dedicated to restoring forests on coal mined lands in the Eastern United States. ARRI was established in early 2004 with the formation of the Core Team. The Core Team's responsibilities include outreach, trainings, event planning, monthly meetings to discuss progress reports and new strategies, among other things.
Located in LP Members / Organizations Search
Organization Central Appalachian Spruce Restoration Initiative
by Rhishja Cota — published Sep 17, 2025 — filed under: ,
The Central Appalachian Spruce Restoration Initiative (CASRI) is a partnership of diverse interests with a common goal of restoring historic red spruce-northern hardwood ecosystems across the high elevation landscapes of Central Appalachia. It is comprised of private, state, federal, and non-governmental organizations which recognize the importance of this ecosystem for its ecological, aesthetic, recreational, economic, and cultural values.
Located in LP Members / Organizations Search
Organization Ohio River Basin Fish Habitat Partnership
by Rhishja Cota — published Sep 17, 2025 — last modified Sep 17, 2025 04:30 PM — filed under: , , ,
The Ohio River Basin Fish Habitat Partnership was formed to protect, restore, and enhance priority habitat for fish and mussels in the watersheds of the Ohio River Basin. We pursue this mission for the benefit of the public, but what brings us to the table is as diverse as the basin itself. Whether it is sport fish, mussels, imperiled fish, water quality, or one of many other drivers, what bonds us is the Basin and our desire to work together to protect, restore, and enhance her aquatic resources.
Located in LP Members / Organizations Search
Northern Bobwhites and Fire: A Perfect Match
by Rhishja Cota — published May 04, 2022 — last modified Apr 21, 2023 01:49 PM — filed under: , , , , , , , ,
Prescribed fire, bobwhite ecology, and local site conditions need to be aligned for optimal bobwhite population response. This course discusses the context of fire frequency, scale, and seasonality for bobwhite management and restoration.
Located in Training Resources / Webinars and Instructional Videos
Podcast: Native Warm Season Grass Episode 7 – Steve Clubine
by Rhishja Cota — published Mar 29, 2023 — last modified Apr 25, 2023 06:28 PM — filed under: , , , , , , , , ,
Steve Clubine, producer from West-central Missouri and retired grassland biologist discusses starting out with a grazing system and animal performance.
Located in Training Resources
Podcast: Native Warm Season Grass Episode 8 – Dr. Pat Keyser
by Rhishja Cota — published Mar 29, 2023 — last modified Apr 25, 2023 06:26 PM — filed under: , , , , , , , , , ,
Dr. Pat Keyser, Director of the Center for Native Grasslands Management shares his 40+ year knowledge about establishing native warm-season forages.
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Product American Black Duck Decision Support Tool
by Rhishja Cota — published Nov 09, 2022 — last modified Jul 26, 2023 12:14 PM — filed under: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
The Atlantic Coast Joint Venture Black Duck Decision Support Tool (DST) helps to identify the exact number of acres to protect, restore or maintain at the small watershed scale. Through this tool, land managers can determine the best way to contribute to achieving black duck goals anywhere on the landscape.
Located in Information Materials / Research / Peer-reviewed Science
Product The Effects of Livestock Grazing on the Bog Turtle
by Rhishja Cota — published Nov 08, 2022 — last modified Jul 24, 2023 11:27 AM — filed under: , , , , , , , , , , ,
The demise of small-scale dairy farming over the past three decades has led to the pastoral abandonment of the majority of bog turtle habitats in the Northeast. As a consequence, habitats are being degraded by the growth of invasive flora, changes in hydrology, and the loss of turtle microhabitats created by livestock.
Located in Information Materials / Research / Peer-reviewed Science