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Article ItemNational Champion Trees program revitalized , article
The Virginia Big Trees program continued after the national program went dark. Now that the national register was restarted, the work by Virginia Big Trees helped land 96 Virginia champions on the list of national champions.
Date: Feb 07, 2025 -
Article ItemExpert explains effects of catastrophic weather events on forests and tree species , article
This year has seen its share of severe weather—but how do these powerful storms impact forests over the long term? A Virginia Tech forest health expert breaks down the long-term effects catastrophic weather events can have and how to revive hard-hit forests.
Date: Nov 15, 2024 -
Article ItemUniting science and social equity, speaker explores building bridges for climate action , article
As a student in Nepal, Kalpana Giri discovered a disconnect between academic understanding and people’s lived experiences around forests. In a public discussion on Nov. 14, Giri, a senior manager at the World Resources Institute, will examine the nuances of integrating the human dimension into natural resource management.
Date: Nov 11, 2024 -
Article ItemRooted in service , article
Senior Extension Agent Adam Downing talks about his journey connecting forestry knowledge and education with communities and individuals in Virginia.
Date: Jul 01, 2024 -
Article ItemNew lectureship will spotlight natural resources and the environment , article
The Dr. John F. Hosner Distinguished Lecture Endowment will bring leading voices to the College of Natural Resources and Environment while honoring the legacy of the college's honorary founding dean.
Date: Jun 27, 2024 -
Article ItemAlumna finds her fit with a career in environmental planning , article
Environmental resources management major Abagail Megna ’21 coordinates with government agencies to obtain environmental permits for infrastructure projects as an environmental scientist in New York.
Date: Jun 04, 2024 -
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
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