Landscape Partnership Resources Library
Fact Sheet: Riparian Restoration Decision Support Tool
An innovative web-based tool - funded by the Appalachian Landscape Conservation Cooperative (LCC) and developed by researchers from the U.S. Forest Service and the University of Massachusetts - is allowing managers to rapidly identify high-priority riparian targets for restoration to make more resilient in preparation for changes in future climate. The Riparian Restoration Prioritization to Promote Climate Change Resilience (RPCCR) tool identifies vulnerable stream and riverbanks that lack tree cover and shade in coldwater stream habitats. By locating the best spots to plant trees in riparian zones, resource managers can provide shade that limits the amount of solar radiation heating the water and reduces the impacts from climate change. This well-established management strategy will benefit high-elevation, cold-water aquatic communities.
Appalachian LCC 2013 Annual Report
As an integral part of the National Landscape Conservation Cooperative (LCC) Network, the Appalachian LCC is transforming the landscape conservation vision into action. The Appalachian LCC has taken great strides this year in serving as the catalyst for a collaborative network, assembling foundational data and information; providing decision support tools and products; supporting outreach, capacity, and enhancing the visibility of conservation actors; and staying relevant and evaluating progress. This report highlights these key achievements taking place across the broader Appalachian region and National LCC Network.
Preliminary List of Aquatic Representative (Surrogate) Species
This list is a preliminary set of representative species for aquatic systems developed at a workshop sponsored by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 2011.
Document: Preliminary List of Aquatic Representative (Surrogate) Species
This list is a preliminary set of representative species for aquatic systems developed at a workshop sponsored by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 2011.
Document: Species of Greatest Conservation Need for CT River Watershed States
Regional Species of Greatest Conservation Need of Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Connecticut: The Northeast state wildlife agencies have identified the following species as being regional Species of Greatest Conservation Need. The species on this list occur in at least one of the four states of the Connecticut River Watershed but not all have necessarily been confirmed within the watershed itself.
DRAFT timeline for Connecticut River Pilot
Discussion Draft Timeline for CTR Pilot for Core Team Meeting February 24, 2014 not for distribution
Presentation: LCC Framework for Landscape Conservation Design
Presentation on LCC Framework for Landscape Conservation Design for Connecticut River Landscape Conservation Design Pilot Core Team meeting on February 24, 2014
Presentation: Connecticut River Pilot - Goals & Objectives
Draft ideas for discussion at meeting on February 24, 2014
Presentation: Landscape Conservation Design in the Connecticut River Watershed and Northeast Region
Presentation on Landscape Conservation Design in the Connecticut River Watershed and Northeast Region given by Scott Schwenk at Connecticut River Pilot Core Team meeting on February 24, 2014.
Connecticut River Watershed Pilot Core Team Meeting Attendee List 2-24-14
Core Team members and guests expected to attend Connecticut River Watershed Pilot Core Team Meeting February 24 in Turners Falls, MA
Guidance for Core Team (Draft, 02-2014)
Draft Guidance for Connecticut River Watershed Pilot Core Team, last amended February 2014.
List of Representative Species (Draft, 02-2014)
Draft List of Representative Species In Connecticut River Watershed. Part of regional Representative Species list developed by the LCC/FWS. Includes subset of species being modeled by UMass Amherst for Designing Sustainable Landscapes project.
Connecticut River Landscape Conservation Design Pilot Overview
Connecticut River Landscape Conservation Design Pilot Overview
Connecticut River Pilot Core Team Agenda 2-24-14
Connecticut River Pilot Core Team Agenda 2-24-14
National Heritage Areas - within AppLCC Boundary
Prepared by Paul Leonard, AppLCC staff.
Appalachian LCC Human Footprint
Depicts the impact of humans across the landscape
App LCC Boundary Change
Describing the boundary change for the Upper Chattahoochee watershed.
AppLCC Winter Newsletter 2014
The Winter 2014 Newsletter highlights how the Appalachian LCC and its partners are addressing landscape issues and bringing together a community to find sustainable solutions.
Language for Sharing and Requesting Data PDF
Combined 2 use cases.
Presentation of Review of Species and Habitat Selection for Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment Meeting on 1/14/14
On January 14, Lesley Sneddon of NatureServe presented this webinar to interested conservation and cooperative partners of the Appalachian LCC to present the process for the selection of the 50-75 species and 3-5 habitats proposed for assessment of climate change vulnerability. The selections were informed by the wealth of assessments already completed in all or part of the LCC region to date. The meeting generated good discussion on the process, species, habitats, and possible avenues for future research.
