NRCS Conservation Practices and Materials
Beane_2010_WV_red spruce_climate change.pdf
environemental and site-specific variables to model current and future distribution of red spruce forest habitat in WV
Federal/private partnership brings in 4-to-1 taxpayer returns for conservation
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation partnership created $40.5 million out of an initial $10.3 million taxpayer investment in 2011 for on-the-ground conservation efforts throughout the United States.
CASRI Annual Report 2012
The Central Appalachian Spruce Restoration Initiative Annual Report for 2012
CASRI - 2012
Regarding major habitat restoration efforts across large areas of the AppLCC geography -- the Central Appalachian Spruce Restoration Initiative. This annual report is for the Northern portion of the range. A similar Initiative has begun in the Southern extent of the range through the TNC TN Chapter. The Southern Range Spruce distribution is more of a "sky island" distribution.
Appendix 4.
List of participating Universities with CESU Agreements across the AppLCC boundary. (dated 2010)
Great Basin LCC
GBLCC Governance and Structure.
First Analysis (Udall Institute) Report
This was the very first attempt to examine the early LCC structures. This document was reviewed in the Analysis prepared by staff (but some of the characterization used in the document was revised/reorganized in staff's later analysis.
Analysis of (early) LCC Structures
This is a comparative analysis of the early LCCs.
2011 Workshop Report - Conservation Priorities Science Needs
As prepared under the DJ Chase contract by Dr. Gwen White (182 pgs). This is the FULL Report that includes details on how the Workshop was organized, the final Science Needs Portolio (draft - compliation) generated by the various Thematic Work Groups, and the Workshop evaluations and recommendations.
Appalachian Mountains Joint Venture
The final 2012 Communication Strategy for the Appalachian Mountain Joint Venture.
Private Land Conservation Programs from the Farm Bill and Other Sources
Join us for a discussion of current and future Farm Bill programs administered by the Forest Service, Natural Resource Conservation Service, and Farm Service Agency that support private landowner efforts to protect working forests and conserve open space.
Report on Phone Interviews Conducted with Conservation Experts in AppLCC Region
Following are thematic, qualitative summaries from 33 interviews of Steering Committee and subject matter experts that were conducted by Group Solutions on behalf of the Appalachian Landscape Conservation Cooperative. These interviews were conducted to establish a baseline understanding of issues, challenges, and priorities in advance of for the July planning workshop in Blacksburg, VA.
Report on Phone Interviews Conducted with Conservation Experts in AppLCC Region
Following are thematic, qualitative summaries from 33 interviews of Steering Committee and subject matter experts that were conducted by Group Solutions on behalf of the Appalachian Landscape Conservation Cooperative. These interviews were conducted to establish a baseline understanding of issues, challenges, and priorities in advance of for the July planning workshop in Blacksburg, VA.