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Article ItemMaple syrup producers provide sweet news for threatened birds , article
Virginia Tech researchers are participating in a new grant that will encourage maple syrup producers to improve forest biodiversity in an effort to help bird populations in the U.S.
Date: Mar 22, 2024 -
Article ItemFall Forestry and Wildlife Tours connect the campus to the commonwealth , article
Jennifer 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 ItemJoe Knight named head of the Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation , article
Knight brings an extensive background in forestry and natural resources science to his new position.
Date: Jan 12, 2024 -
Article ItemHope takes root in Uganda , article
Fulbright recipient Sarah Juster is researching how agroforestry interventions can help displaced refugees in Uganda.
Date: Oct 30, 2023 -
Article ItemCollege of Natural Resources and Environment adds three new faculty members , article
Michael 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 ItemBrian Strahm named fellow of the Soil Science Society of America , article
A member of the Virginia Tech community since 2009, Strahm’s research focuses on the interactions of minerals, organic matter, plants, and microbes within forest soil ecosystems.
Date: Aug 25, 2023 -
Article ItemHarold Burkhart honored with emeritus status posthumously , article
A member of the Virginia Tech community, Burkhart’s work using modeling to understand forest stand dynamics contributed significantly to the field of forest biometrics.
Date: Aug 07, 2023 -
Article ItemInto the woods: Forestry curriculum provides immersive experience , article
The College of Natural Resources and Environment is where the fundamentals of forestry science merge with new technologies and hands-on experiences, readying students to take on the challenges of conserving, managing, and utilizing our forest environments.
Date: Jul 17, 2023 -
Video ItemTracking the biggest trees in Virginia , video
Faculty and student tree enthusiasts are increasing the care and appreciation of trees across the Commonwealth through the Virginia Big Tree Program, coordinated by the Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation. To learn more, including how to nominate a tree, visit http://bigtree.cnre.vt.edu/about.html.
Date: Jul 05, 2023 -
Article ItemClass of 2023: Austin Holloway named Outstanding Senior for the College of Natural Resources and Environment , article
Holloway, a first-generation college student, had numerous field and research experiences, including building stream habitats and doing tagging for eastern hellbenders
Date: Apr 18, 2023 -
Article ItemRooted in history , article
A decade ago, on Earth Day 2013, a clone of the Henderson Lawn sycamore was planted in the location of its predecessor.
Date: Apr 14, 2023 -
Video ItemRestoring local watershed through replanting project , video
Students in the College of Natural Resources and Environment learn about tree planting techniques and equipment used in ecological restoration. The group plants seedling trees along the Stroubles Creek watershed to improve the health and quality of the valuable community resource. Learn more about New River Conservancy's restoration efforts at https://www.newriverconservancy.org
Date: Mar 06, 2023 -
Article ItemHokies take the plunge in pursuit of a sustainable New Zealand , article
Students learn about the interplay between humans and the natural environment on an overseas study trip to New Zealand.
Date: Feb 17, 2023 -
Article ItemUnearthing the impact of moisture on soil carbon processes , article
A new paper reveals the critical role that moisture plays in the cycling and sequestration of soil carbon.
Date: Feb 07, 2023 -
Article ItemTrail signs, wildfires, and alien-abducted cows , article
Forestry students bring hands-on educational experiences to area classrooms through a collaborative internship program.
Date: Jan 30, 2023 -
Article ItemCareer change leads to fun times making wine for alumni couple , article
Zak and Shawna Miller were putting their forestry degrees to use when they took a trip to Napa Valley that changed their lives. They fell in love with the winemaking process. Today, they own their own brand of wine, and Shawna has been recognized nationally as one of the top influential female winemakers.
Date: Nov 16, 2022 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech’s College of Natural Resources and Environment partners with The Nature Conservancy on $60 million grant to advance agroforestry , article
The USDA-funded agroforestry project will help farmers reduce carbon emissions, improve water quality, enhance biodiversity, and increase profitability.
Date: Nov 01, 2022 -
Article ItemIn memoriam: Harold Burkhart, University Distinguished Professor , article
Burkhart, a Virginia Tech faculty member for more than 50 years whose research contributions have shaped forest modeling from the late 20th century to the current day, passed away on Oct. 20 in Blacksburg.
Date: Oct 23, 2022
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