We’re excited to share that the 2025 Science & Delivery Digest from the AMJV Science and Delivery Committee is now available! 🎉 You can download the full report here: 2025 AMJV Science and Delivery Digest The Digest captures the latest science, monitoring, and conservation-delivery efforts coordinated under the umbrella of the Appalachian Mountains Joint Venture — a partnership dedicated to protecting and restoring vital forest and bird habitats across the Appalachian region. The Digest includes: A summary of recent conservation science and monitoring results. Updates on habitat restoration, species protection, and land-management initiatives. Highlights of cross-partner collaborations and regional projects.
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We are excited to announce the 2025 Appalachian Mountains Joint Venture Science and Delivery Committee Annual Workshop (formerly Technical Committee), taking place September 16-18, 2025, at Breaks Interstate Park, located along the Virginia-Kentucky border. A virtual attendance option will also be available for those unable to join us in person. We have a packed agenda designed to advance our collaborative science, strengthen partnerships, and explore practical conservation applications across the AMJV region. Registration & Lodging Please register by August 29th using this form: https://forms.gle/DKGvpdPo9fPFrCcP7 Discounted lodging available at Breaks Interstate Park Lodge — reserve by August 15th by calling 276-865-4413
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The forested landscapes of Pennsylvania and New York are vital to local economies, wildlife, and environmental health. To help private landowners better manage their woodlands sustainably, a new online resource, ClickBeforeYouCut.org, provides comprehensive tools and guidance on sustainable forest management practices. ClickBeforeYouCut.org is designed to empower landowners by offering easily accessible, science-based information that helps them make informed decisions about forest management. Whether considering timber harvesting, improving wildlife habitat, or enhancing the health of their forests, the website serves as a one-stop resource for individuals interested in balancing economic goals with ecological stewardship. “The Click Before You Cut website helps
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Part of US National Science Foundation and the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation award of $16M in grants to support science-led conservation projects. Earlier this month, the U.S. National Science Foundation and the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation announced a $1.2M grant to University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) and Appalachian Mountains Joint Venture/American Bird Conservancy (AMJV/ABC) to use data from remote sensing and machine learning to develop conservation plans that support habitat needs of birds in the Appalachian Mountains during breeding and migratory stopover. The award will support two graduate student researchers, including a current AMJV/ABC staff
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Click here to view and download the 2023 AMJV Partnership Year in Review!
The 2023 AMJV Impact Report is now available for downloading and sharing! Starting in 2022, this beautiful report has been designed annually by Liz Brewer (AMJV Outreach Specialist) to be handed out to congressional leadership during the Joint Venture DC Fly-ins (read about what happens at a JV Fly-in in the Spring 2023 AMJV newsletter). The AMJV Impact Report provides a much-needed succinct and informative snapshot of the great work that the AMJV partnership has achieved in the region and serves as a wonderful resource for educating various stakeholders. Feel free to share it widely!
We’re excited to share that the 2025 Science & Delivery Digest from the AMJV Science and Delivery Committee is now available! 🎉 You can download the full report here: 2025…
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We are excited to announce the 2025 Appalachian Mountains Joint Venture Science and Delivery Committee Annual Workshop (formerly Technical Committee), taking place September 16-18, 2025, at Breaks Interstate Park, located…
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The forested landscapes of Pennsylvania and New York are vital to local economies, wildlife, and environmental health. To help private landowners better manage their woodlands sustainably, a new online resource,…
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