A high-tech research project helped along by a middle Georgia hunt club recently began tracking one of the state’s most rare raptors – a golden eagle. Project partners including West Virginia University, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Cellular Tracking Technologies and Devil’s Backbone Hunting Club teamed to catch the young eagle at a “bait” pile Feb. 15 and attach a tracking device. The club’s 4,700-acre lease borders Sprewell Bluff Wildlife Management Area near Thomaston. The 5-year-old eagle, which was still in the area as of Monday, is the first caught in Georgia for the effort that has documented eastern
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A new study and online mapping tool released by the Appalachian Landscape Conservation Cooperative (LCC) and The Nature Conservancy are intended to inform discussions among conservation agencies and organizations, industry, policy makers, regulators and the public on how to protect essential natural resources while realizing the benefits of increased domestic energy production. The study and online mapping tool were developed by Nature Conservancy researchers through a grant from the Appalachian LCC—one of a nationwide network of 22 partnerships linking science with management to sustain natural and cultural resources at large, regional scales. The study assesses energy development potential and trends
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A series of public meetings to discuss forest management to benefit grouse and other woodland species in eastern Kentucky will begin next week. Biologists with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will conduct meetings in Morehead, Paintsville and Corbin. Grouse populations in eastern Kentucky have been on the decline for several years. Management planning seeks to boost the population of forest species such as grouse. Presenters will discuss the current status of woodlands wildlife, existing forest conditions, the department’s future vision for management and an ongoing partnership with Wisconsin on habitat work. Department officials will seek feedback from the audience
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Seven projects benefiting ruffed grouse and American woodcock habitat in Pennsylvania have been selected by the Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) and its sister organization the American Woodcock Society (AWS) to receive $45,000 during 2015 through the Pennsylvania Drummer Fund program. These projects will improve habitat on 2,577 acres and include the following partners: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Wildlife Management Institute (WMI), Army Corps of Engineers (ACE), Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (PA DCNR) Parks Division, and the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC). “The Ruffed Grouse Society has a strong and storied history of supporting healthy forest habitat
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The Making Tracks with the Forest Service awards recognize people and projects that best incorporate conservation education, partnerships and wild turkey management. The awards are presented during the National Wild Turkey Federation’s (NWTF) Convention and Sport Show to people and projects that achieve goals of the organization’s Save the Habitat. Save the Hunt. initative. Wayne National Forest in Ohio, took top honors in the Habitat Management Program category. This award recognizes program accomplishments that benefit wild turkeys over several years. Numerous programs and projects take place on Wayne National Forest. Nearly 5,500 acres of habitat will receive or already have
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The U.S. Forest Service announced availability of final planning directives, a key set of agency guidance documents that directs land managers’ implementation of the 2012 planning rule. A product of significant public input, this new framework guides development of land management plans that ensure sustainable ecosystems and promote vibrant communities. Public input into both the proposed planning directives and 2012 planning rule played a critical role in helping the agency design an approach to planning that is adaptive and effective. The agency sought public comment on proposed planning directives in February, 2013. Over 16,000 comments representing diverse communities and interests
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Click here to view and download the 2023 AMJV Partnership Year in Review!
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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…
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by Liz Brewer, AMJV Outreach Specialist Appalachian Mountains Joint Venture (AMJV), in partnership with the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS), and the West Virginia…
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