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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 ItemInvasive species removal is a team effort , video
Students in Jacob Barney's Biological Invasions course visited the Turfgrass Research Center, where they helped remove invasive plants growing on the property. The students learn that the first step for native ecosystem restoration is often removal of non-species that compete for precious resources.
Date: Oct 27, 2023 -
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Experience an acoustic invasion at ICAT Day , article“Acoustic Invasion” will be one of about two dozen innovative research projects on display during the Institute for Creativity, Art, and Technology's annual ICAT Day on May 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The public is invited to experience these ongoing works and ask questions of the people making them possible.
Date: Apr 25, 2023 -
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Expanded perspectives give greater voice to invasive species working group , articleThe Invasive Species Working Group is crowdsourcing resources and expertise to tackle global invasion species that are reshaping ecosystems, disrupting economies, and causing disease, costing an estimated $1.3 trillion globally each year.
Date: Mar 23, 2023 -
Video ItemResearching how detection dogs can combat invasive species and plant disease , video
The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect plaguing plants, especially grapes, across the globe. Faculty at the Alson H. Smith Jr. Agricultural Research and Extension Center are researching how trained detection dogs can help farmers and vineyard owners better prepare their crops against these insects.
Date: Mar 16, 2023 -
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Hokies take the plunge in pursuit of a sustainable New Zealand , articleStudents learn about the interplay between humans and the natural environment on an overseas study trip to New Zealand.
Date: Feb 17, 2023 -
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Intersecting science and art collaboration highlights invasive species research , articleAssociate Professor Jacob Barney and multimedia designer David Franusich partner to creatively bridge the gap between science and everyday citizen concerning one of the biggest threats to local ecosystems: invasive species.
Date: Mar 01, 2022 -
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Bear’s-eye view: Cameras on black bears provide research and outreach opportunities , articleResearchers in the College of Natural Resources and Environment are gaining a closer look at our elusive neighbors by putting collars mounted with small video cameras on bears to record their day-to-day activities.
Date: Jul 22, 2021 -
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Brittany Christensen named 2020 Outstanding Senior for the College of Natural Resources and Environment , articleChristensen’s passion for the environment has led to a commitment to restoring natural spaces for everyone to access.
Date: May 04, 2020 -
Video ItemBrittany Christensen - College of Natural Resources and Environment 2020 Outstanding Senior , video
Profile of Brittany Christensen, 2020 Outstanding Senior for the College of Natural Resources and Environment.
Date: Apr 14, 2020 -
Video ItemSpotting the highly invasive spotted lanternfly , video
The spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect that has damaged agricultural crops in the northeast U.S. (creating a black sticky mess that stinks of sour vinegar), has been found in Virginia. Officials are hoping that citizens across the commonwealth will help monitor and track the movement of the pest.
Date: Dec 20, 2018