AMJV Partner Spotlight: Tennessee Riv...
Have we mentioned recently that our AMJV partners are AMAZING?! Today, we want to shine a spotlight (or
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Have we mentioned recently that our AMJV partners are AMAZING?! Today, we want to shine a spotlight (or
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The Eastern Working Group of Partners in Flight held a scoping meeting at the Nashville Zoo 24-25 April
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Challenges to Conservation in the Appalachian Region Most forests in the Appalachian Mountain Region have historically been or
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On August 6th and 7th, at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) Appalachian Lab in
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It’s Forestry Friday! Read and watch below to learn some fascinating forestry facts. 👇🏻
We hope that the weather is beautiful wherever you are in the Appalachian Region and that you’re able to get outside today to enjoy some fresh air and sunshine! 🍃🌞
However, if you don’t have time to trek outside today, the weather isn’t the best in your area, or if you just want to learn some fascinating forestry facts (who wouldn’t?), check out the 360-degree virtual field tour video below to “visit” the woods and look up, down, and all around while learning about sustainable forest management practices! 🌳🌳
This week’s virtual tour discusses a midstory removal, which is a forest management practice that removes the undesirable species in the understory, either by cutting or using herbicide. This practice is used in areas that are lacking desirable regeneration, and are perhaps instead filled with undesirable species of shade-tolerant species, like Black Gum, or monocultures of hay-scented fern or other invasives.
The removal of these undesirable understory species, which create dense shade that can block the sunlight needed by more desirable tree species, creates diffuse light conditions on the forest floor that is ideal for the establishment of oak regeneration. 🌞
More virtual tours are available on our page 👉🏻 amjv.org/creating-wildlife-habitats/
Looking for something to keep you busy at home? Penn State University Extension is now offering more than 50 of their online courses for FREE through the month of April, including "Woodland Stewardship: Management Practices for Landowners". Using a series of videos and short readings, you'll gain a solid understanding of what it means to be a woodland steward and ways to apply your new knowledge to your own woodlot. You will learn practical, hands-on skills, as well as some "big picture" concepts related to woodland management. Register at: extension.psu.edu/woodland-stewardship
Woodland Stewardship: Management Practices for Landowners
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Learn about forest ecosystems, management, and stewardship practices, as well as w...A trio of intrigue! Yellow Warblers, Brown-headed Cowbirds and Red-winged Blackbirds
When warblers warn of cowbirds, blackbirds get the message
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This is the story of three bird species and how they interact. The brown-headed cowbird plays...Working both collectively and independently, joint venture partners conduct activities in support of bird conservation goals developed by the partnership. Our strength is in our ability to strategically deliver conservation actions at a scale and scope unachievable by any single agency or organization.
