Water Swank, W.T., J.M. Vose. K.J. Elliot. 2001. Long-term hydrologic and water quality responses following commercial clearcutting of mixed hardwoods on a southern Appalachian catchment. Forest Ecology and Management, 143:163-178. Hibbert, A.R. 1966. Forest treatment effects on water yield. In proceedings of a National Science Foundation advanced science seminar, international symposium on forest hydrology. Pergamon… Read more
Wildlife Hamal, P.B. 2000. Cerulean Warbler. The Birds of North America, 511:1-20. Wathen, W.G., K.G. Johnson, M.R. Pelton. 1986. Characteristics of black bear dens in the southern Appalachian region. Bears: Their Biology and Management, 6:119-127. Cox, J.J., N.W. Seward, J.L. Larkin, D.S. Maehr. 2003. Common Raven nests in Eastern Kentucky. Southeastern Naturalist, 2-1:99-104. Petranka, J.W.,… Read more
Barrens and Grasslands Biomass Energy – Atmosphere Biomass Energy – Forests and Crops Carbon Sequestering – Forests Carbon Sequestering – Old Growth Forests Climate Change – Ecosystems Climate Change – Forests Forest Canopy Forest Composition Forest Debris Forest Management Forest Natural Disturbances Forest Research Methods Forest Succession, Development, and History Forest Understory Forests and Fire… Read more
Be a Part of our Forest Defense Task Force! Wild Virginia invites you to join in the effort to protect the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. The Wild Virginia Forest Defense Task Force is a proactive group of forest defenders who identify threats to the forest and take action on behalf of the forest…. Read more
The coalition of citizens, naturalists, biologists, scholars, families, landowners, and forest-enthusiasts fighting our region’s natural gas infrastructure know that the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) threatens the region as we know it. The ACP, if built, will pose an imminent risk to air quality, water quality, community and environmental integrity, as well as legal rights and… Read more
On September 14, 2015, Wild Virginia filed an objection to the Forest Service’s “Lower Cowpasture Project.” (Read the objection here.) While the U.S. Forest Service includes logging, biomass removal, controlled burning, and dam reconstruction in their idea of “restoration,” Wild Virginia seeks to instead restore wilderness, ecosystems, and habitat area to the Lower Cowpasture region. This is… Read more
You feel adamant that the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline threatens Virginia ecosystems, families, and communities. So then, how do you most effectively bring your voice to the lawmakers who have the jurisdiction to decide that the pipeline is not part of Virginia’s energy future? During the weekend of August 29-30, the Virginia Civic Engagement Table… Read more
Casks for a Cause and Music for the Mountains! By Amber Kozecak On July 17th, Wild Virginia volunteers and members alike joined for Casks for a Cause fundraiser at Brothers Craft Brewing. Supporters came from all over to try the specially brewed “Bee Wild” summer beer—a mix of the brewery’s “Outdoor” beer series blended with ginger,… Read more
Two Bills on the Horizon H.R. 2647, and S. 1691 are two new environmental bills that are currently making their journey through the legislative process. H.R. 2647, the Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015, is sponsored by Bruce Westerman (R-AR), and was passed by the House on July 9th. It is currently awaiting its vote… Read more
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