Tags
Results for: Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation
-
Article Item
Stephen Schoenholtz honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community since 2006, Schoenholtz made significant contributions to the sustainable management of water and soil resources through his research in the U.S. and New Zealand focusing on effects of land use on water and soil quality.
Date: Apr 19, 2024 -
Article Item
New center showcases Virginia Tech's strengths in global sustainability , articleCayelan Carey and Quinn Thomas, co-directors of the Virginia Tech Center for Ecosystem Forecasting, are striving to stay ahead of ecological hazards and broadly extending their efforts to encompass partners both home and abroad.
Date: Apr 09, 2024 -
Article Item
Doctoral students reflect on their journeys to becoming Ph.D. candidates and chosen paths of study , articleDoctoral Scholars from the Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science answer questions about the program and their research.
Date: Mar 25, 2024 -
Article Item
From field sites to C-suites , articleThree alumni of the College of Natural Resources and Environment share their stories of moving into executive leadership roles in the field of conservation science and advocacy.
Date: Mar 11, 2024 -
Article Item
Fall Forestry and Wildlife Tours connect the campus to the commonwealth , articleJennifer Gagnon coordinates annual tours as part of Virginia Cooperative Extension’s efforts to connect campus research to forest landowners in the commonwealth.
Date: Mar 06, 2024 -
Article Item
Researchers receive National Science Foundation grant for long-term data research , articleThe five-year grant will support three Virginia Tech researchers working to help better predict the future of ecosystems.
Date: Feb 26, 2024 -
Article Item
The Antarctica journals , articleVirginia Tech students shares experiences and insights traveling to Antarctica over the winter break.
Date: Feb 19, 2024 -
Video ItemPredicting Nature Like the Weather: Virginia Tech Researchers Receive LTREB Grant , video
A team of Virginia Tech researchers has secured a grant from the National Science Foundation to support their project, which focuses on monitoring two water reservoirs in Roanoke, Virginia. This initiative aims to provide valuable insights into the ecological dynamics and water quality of these crucial freshwater resources.
Date: Feb 01, 2024 -
Article Item
Virginia Tech students participate in annual U.N. climate change conference , articleSeven Virginia Tech students and two faculty members attended the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference held in Dubai in early December. For the past 28 years, the conference has allowed negotiators, legislators, and observers from nearly every country in the world to come together to assess ways to address issues related to climate change.
Date: Feb 01, 2024 -
Article Item
Virginia Tech researchers help answer an urgent call for native seeds in Southside Virginia , articleA project led by Virginia Tech researchers aims to replenish and maintain a sustainable pipeline of native seeds for the southern portion of Virginia, also known as Southside, by partnering with underserved farmers from the region.
Date: Jan 18, 2024 -
Article Item
Joe Knight named head of the Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation , articleKnight brings an extensive background in forestry and natural resources science to his new position.
Date: Jan 12, 2024 -
Video ItemEcosystem exploration with Hokie Hike , video
John Seiler, a tree physiology specialist in the College of Natural Resources and Environment, led a Hokie Hike at Pandapas Pond. Students and community members learned about the many habitats and discussed ecological processes that drive changes around the pond as they explored nature.
Date: Nov 15, 2023 -
Video ItemHands-on experience is key to students' success , video
Professor Mike Aust and students from his Forested Wetlands class recognize the importance of experiential learning. "This is the only way," said Aust. "They do not learn these types of skills well, unless you actually have hands-on learning."
Date: Nov 09, 2023 -
Article Item
Urban Forestry Program advances Virginia Tech’s Climate Action Commitment , articleResponsible for the care of Virginia Tech's urban forest is the Division of Campus Planning, Infrastructure, and Facilities’ urban forestry team – four individuals with expertise in arboriculture and urban forestry who strive to cultivate a low-risk, sustainable, resilient, and attractive urban forest that current and future generations of Hokies can enjoy.
Date: Nov 06, 2023 -
Article Item
Happy Halloween: Spooky news and fall favorites , articleGhosts and goblins gather round for some scary stories, spooky science, tips, and trends to help you make the most of the fall season.
Date: Oct 30, 2023 -
Article Item
Hope takes root in Uganda , articleFulbright recipient Sarah Juster is researching how agroforestry interventions can help displaced refugees in Uganda.
Date: Oct 30, 2023 -
Article Item
College of Natural Resources and Environment adds three new faculty members , articleMichael Berry , Carrie Fearer, and Kiara Winans joined the college's faculty.
Date: Oct 30, 2023 -
Video ItemNorthern Virginia Fall Forestry and Wildlife Field Tour hosted by CNRE , video
Land owners and teachers toured Warren County to learn about the work being done on both public and private lands to keep Virginia's forests thriving. The scenic, day-long tour was hosted by Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Virginia Forest Landowner Education Program in the College of Natural Resources and Environment.
Date: Oct 25, 2023 -
Video ItemCNRE hosts 2023 Fall Forestry and Wildlife Field Tour , video
The College of Natural Resources and Environment's Fall Forestry and Wildlife Field Tour brought landowners, natural resource professionals, and other outdoor lovers to scenic Bland County for a day-long tour that explored a variety of sustainable forestry and wildlife management practices.
Date: Oct 12, 2023 -
Article Item
Translational Plant Sciences Center sows seeds for new research , articleThe center recently awarded four projects seed grants of up to $10,000 a year for up to two years to support the development of innovative research leading to extramural support.
Date: Sep 26, 2023
Page 1 of 8 | 158 Results