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Synthesis of Appalachian Fire History Webinar by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: Jun 12, 2017 11:36 AM: Join us for a presentation from Charles LaFon (Texas A&M University) on how fires shaped Appalachian forests before the fire exclusion era.

RPCCR how-to Handout by gbee, last updated: Jun 02, 2017 11:30 AM: Find here a document which outlines how to use the RPCCR too. This was developed for the Crossville TWRA workshop in Feb 2017.

AppLCC/USFS Landscape Dynamics Assessment Tool Workshop by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: Jun 01, 2017 02:39 PM: The Appalachian LCC and the U.S. Forest Service wish to invite you to attend or nominate a representative to attend a 1-day hands-on roll-out of the Landscape Dynamics Assessment Tool.

Wildlife refuge biologist in West Virginia honored for endangered mussel conservation by USFWS, last updated: Jun 01, 2017 02:29 PM: Patricia Morrison of Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge has been selected as a 2016 Recovery Champion for her leadership in recovering freshwater mussels like the purple cat’s paw pearlymussel and orange-foot pimpleback.

Synthesis of Science Investments by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: May 31, 2017 02:18 PM: Information and tools to guide landscape conservation in the Appalachians. This document provides a synthesis of all Appalachian LCC funded research project deliverables such as decision support tools, data layers, final reports, and other vital information that will help plan and manage for the conservation of aquatic and terrestrial systems throughout the region.

Fact Sheet: Online Resources to Inform Natural Resource Management by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: May 31, 2017 09:42 AM: Research from the Appalachian Landscape Conservation Cooperative (LCC) and the U.S. Forest Service is integrating society’s value of ecosystems with future risks, to inform natural resource planning and management across the Appalachians and help decision makers, industry and the public adopt policies that protect and invest in these resources.

Fact Sheet: Stream Classification by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: May 25, 2017 12:39 PM: Developing consistent region-wide information to ensure enough water for people and wildlife.

Appalachian Mountains Joint Venture Technical Committee Meeting by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: May 24, 2017 04:13 PM: Annual meeting of the AMJV Technical Committee, comprised of federal, state, NGO, and university partners to discuss science needs, barriers, and other technical issues surrounding bird conservation in the Appalachians.

Survey: Controlled Invasive Plants on Property by Blue Ridge PRISM, last updated: May 24, 2017 04:02 PM: As you know, the Blue Ridge PRISM seeks to expand the control of invasive plant species in our ten-county region.

Request for Statements of Interest: Assessment of Natural Resource Condition for First State National Historical Park by National Park Service, last updated: May 24, 2017 03:58 PM: Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential investigators for a project to be funded by the National Park Service which seeks to compile and assess existing information documenting the state of knowledge and known condition of natural resources within First State Historical Park (FRST).

Partners launch ‘Nature’s Network’ to guide conservation from Maine to Virginia by North Atlantic LCC, last updated: May 18, 2017 11:12 AM: The North Atlantic Landscape Conservation Cooperative (LCC) brought together partners from 13 states to develop a regional conservation design that can help communities work with nature to sustain wildlife and people throughout the Northeast.

Why Landscape Conservation Planning by Web Editor, last updated: May 03, 2017 10:33 AM: An overview on the major environmental challenges of today and the need to shift conservation towards a larger, more comprehensive scale that protects species, habitats and ecosystems in interconnected landscapes through strategic conservation planning.

New Study Shows Americans’ Deep Appreciation for Nature, Barriers to Connection by USFWS, last updated: May 02, 2017 08:25 AM: The findings from an unprecedented national study of Americans’ relationship to nature reveal an alarming disconnection, but also widespread opportunities for reconnecting. The results are prompting nature conservation, environmental education, and outdoor recreation leaders to rethink how they work to connect people with nature.

Species and Habitat Vulnerability Assessments of Appalachian Species and Habitats by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: Apr 28, 2017 08:19 AM: Future climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies will be dependent on the best available projections of how the regional climate will change and on estimates of the impacts those changes will have on the region’s natural and cultural resources. Thus understanding the vulnerability of various species and habitats within the Appalachian LCC to climate change is of critical importance.

Species and Habitat Vulnerability Assessments of Appalachian Species and Habitats by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: Apr 28, 2017 08:15 AM: Future climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies will be dependent on the best available projections of how the regional climate will change and the impacts those changes will have on the region’s natural and cultural resources. Understanding the vulnerability of various species and habitats to climate change within the Appalachian LCC is of critical importance for making effective conservation decisions. The AppLCC funded a Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment research project that addresses several factors: 1) how the Cooperative should acquire information about the climate vulnerability of Appalachian species and habitats to develop vulnerability assessments for a suite of key species and habitats to share with partners; 2) compilation of known vulnerability assessments of species and habitats, and 3) new climate change vulnerability assessments of selected species and habitats in the AppLCC region.

Vulnerability Assessments Source Materials by Rosanne Hessmiller, last updated: Apr 28, 2017 08:14 AM

Species and Habitat Vulnerability Assessment Photo Gallery by Rosanne Hessmiller, last updated: Apr 28, 2017 08:13 AM