Old Growth Forests Rentch, J.S., M.A. Fajvan, R.R. Hicks Jr. 2003. Spatial and temporal disturbance characteristics of oak-dominated old-growth stands in the central hardwood forest region. Forest Science, 49-5:778-789. Jurgensen, M.F., M.J. Larsen, S.D. Spano, A.E. Harvey, M.R. Gale. 1984. Nitrogen fixation associated with increased wood decay in douglas-fir residue. Forest Science, 30-4:1038-1044. Rentch, J.S.,… Read more
Prescribed Fire Burton, J.A., S.W. Hallgren, S.D. Fuhlendorf, D.M. Leslie Jr. 2011. Understory response to varying fire frequencies after 20 years of prescribed burning in an upland oak forest. Plant Ecology, 212:1513-1525. Elliot, K.J., R.L. Hendrick, A.E. Major, J.M. Vose, W.T. Swank. 1999. Vegetation dynamics after a prescribed fire in the southern Appalachians. Forest Ecology… Read more
Soil Phillips, R. P., I. C. Meier, E. S. Bernhardt. A. S. Grandy, K. Wickings, A. C. Finzi. 2012. Roots and fungi accelerate carbon and nitrogen cycling in forests exposed to elevated CO2. Ecology Letters 15:1042-1049 Leppalammi-Kujansuu, J., L. Aro, M. Salemaa, K. Hansson, D.B. Kleja, H.S. Helmisaari. 2014. Fine root longevity and carbon input… Read more
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
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
