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Graduate student leads gray fox conservation effort , articleInspired by a field project in Belize, Victoria Monette is mapping gray fox distribution across Virginia to protect one of the state’s most overlooked native species.
Date: Nov 04, 2025 - -
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Managing ponds may help save native salamanders , articleNew research from Virginia Tech shows that controlling pond water levels and removing invasive hybrids may be key to protecting the endangered California tiger salamander.
Date: Nov 04, 2025 - -
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Spray-coated bioplastics offer scalable, sustainable alternative to plastic packaging , articleResearchers develop a proof-of-concept process to strengthen biodegradable paper coatings and reduce plastic waste.
Date: Nov 03, 2025 - -
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Researchers find economic policies hold key to forest survival , articleEconomists show that investing in land rights and smarter financial incentives delivers stronger forest protection and better livelihoods than reforestation programs.
Date: Oct 27, 2025 - -
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Can the red spruce thrive in Appalachia again? , articleEfforts to expand the range of the red spruce focus on acclimatizing the species to warmer climates.
Date: Oct 24, 2025 - -
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Researcher creates teaching tool for hydrology education , articleA new browser-based app from Virginia Tech and University of Zurich collaborators is making hydrology models easier to teach and learn anywhere in the world.
Date: Oct 22, 2025 - -
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One Hokie’s maps make a difference , articleAlumnus Peter Forister turns geography into global impact.
Date: Oct 22, 2025 - -
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A global collaboration enhances bioeconomy research , articleThe partnership between Alice Ludvig of the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences in Austria and Pipet Larasatie of Virginia Tech reflects the College of Natural Resources and Environment’s commitment to advancing environmental stewardship through global research and collaboration.
Date: Oct 21, 2025 - -
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Students help drive new research on global marine debris , articleGraduate and undergraduate students took the lead in reviewing global studies on marine debris, uncovering overlooked sources of ocean trash and pointing toward actionable remedies.
Date: Oct 20, 2025 - -
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Service and stewardship: Graduate student grows her career in Extension , articleThe Master of Natural Resources program's coursework, fieldwork, and global study in New Zealand helped Kloe Rife further develop the skills she uses as an Extension agent in Giles County.
Date: Oct 16, 2025 - -
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Retiring does not mean slowing down , articleTom Hammett took students to six continents, boosting economic development through forest products.
Date: Oct 08, 2025 - -
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Favorite fall foliage locations around Southwest Virginia , articleOct. 25 through Nov. 1 will likely be this year's peak time to see the reds, oranges and yellows on the trees. Whether you're looking for a quiet stroll around Pandapas Pond or a day trip to Mountain Lake, these trips offer a front-row view of trees.
Date: Oct 02, 2025 - -
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Student finds her calling in conservation , articleAbby Marino’s passion for nature grew from a family devoted to conservation who taught her not just to enjoy the outdoors but to protect it for others.
Date: Sep 29, 2025 - -
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Master Naturalists contribute 20 years of stewardship and community impact , articleEach year, volunteers give thousands of hours to science, stewardship, and education.
Date: Sep 10, 2025 - -
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Virginia Tech researcher awarded Great Lakes Fishery Commission grant for sea lamprey project , articleAssistant Professor Beth Nyboer was awarded a grant to study how communication around sea lamprey management and control takes place between state authorities and Indigenous communities to identify communication practices and support systems.
Date: Sep 10, 2025 - -
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A rare Hawaiian bird’s history guides conservationist’s research today , articleAshley Dayer’s work connects people and wildlife across continents.
Date: Sep 08, 2025 - -
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Student puts a passion for environmental stewardship into practice , articleAn early love for the outdoors led Leila Christopher to a hands-on internship with the National Parks Conservation Association.
Date: Aug 29, 2025 - -
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Rescue effort begins for disappearing hellbenders in Virginia streams , articleA collaboration with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources aims to stabilize Eastern hellbender populations by collecting eggs from at-risk nests, raising the larvae in captivity, and releasing them back into their native streams.
Date: Aug 21, 2025 - -
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Faculty recommend their favorite fall hikes , articleSome outdoor experts from the College of Natural Resources and Environment share their favorite trails and offer suggestions that people of all skill levels can enjoy.
Date: Aug 20, 2025 - -
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New Center Woods Complex to elevate conservation and research , articleAt its Aug. 19 meeting, the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Building and Grounds Committee approved the design preview and review to move forward with a new, state-of-the-art facility for the Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation.
Date: Aug 20, 2025 -
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