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Overview: Prescribed fire (or controlled burning) is the application of fire to a predetermined area of land. It is a tool used by natural resource managers and others to accomplish specific management objectives. These objectives can include wildfire hazard reduction, ecosystem restoration, wildlife habitat improvement, site preparation and reducing plant competition.

USDA Forest Service Prescribed Fire: Prescribed fires, also known as prescribed burns or controlled burns, refer to the controlled application of fire by a team of fire experts under specified weather conditions to restore health to ecosystems that depend on fire.

Cooperative Research Units: The Cooperative Research Unit program was established in 1935 to enhance graduate education in fisheries and wildlife sciences and to facilitate research between natural resource agencies and universities on topics of mutual concern. Today, there are 40 Cooperative Research Units in 38 states. Each unit is a partnership among the U.S. Geological Survey, a State natural resource agency, a host university, and the Wildlife Management Institute. Staffed by Federal personnel, Cooperative Research Units conduct research on renewable natural resource questions, participate in the education of graduate students, provide technical assistance and consultation on natural resource issues, and provide continuing education for natural resource professionals.

Conservation Management Institute of Virginia Tech: The Conservation Management Institute is an active partner in the management of natural resources in Virginia, across North America, and around the world. Institute project teams comprised of research faculty, staff, and students engage resource management agencies and organizations to understand their objectives and constraints in order to produce quality solutions through hard work and the application of sound science. Our researchers employ a range of skills, knowledge, and talents with particular strengths in field ecology, geospatial information technology, resource assessment, and logistical support.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: As the nation's health protection agency, CDC saves lives and protects people from health, safety, and security threats.

National Association of State Foresters Weekly Newsletter April 16 2021: Smokey awardees named, NASF rallies support for new bill & Forest Stewardship Program...

Conservation Corridor April 2021 Newsletter: Identifying priority areas for binational connectivity of large carnivores.

Projects: The scientific and conservation community uses research supported by the Landscape Partnership to deliver on-the-ground conservation activities and projects. Activities such as restoring streams for brook trout and managing forests to create greater habitat for threatened bird species are just a few of the many conservation projects taking place to create a sustainable landscape for wildlife and people. Find here a list of conservation activities and projects within the region.

Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria): Purple loosestrife is a perennial herb with seeds that are mostly wind dispersed, but they can be transported by animals. Seeds float and are also dispersed by water. Plants can spread by underground roots and shoots, as well as by seed. It occurs in wetland areas including cattail marshes, sedge meadows, and open bogs. Once established, purple loosestrife displaces native vegetation through rapid growth and heavy seed production. Dense stands can change drainage patterns by restricting the flow of water. Wildlife can be affected by the displacement of indigenous food items such as cattails and pondweed.