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Central Appalachians FLN Annual Workshop by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: May 21, 2019 07:09 PM: Mark your calendars for our 2017 workshop and stay tuned for more information about lodging, registration and topics to follow soon.

AppLCC/USFS Landscape Dynamics Assessment Tool Workshop by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: May 21, 2019 07:09 PM: The Appalachian LCC and the U.S. Forest Service wish to invite you to attend or nominate a representative to attend a 1-day hands-on roll-out of the Landscape Dynamics Assessment Tool.

Final Agenda & Notes (links) - Partners Meeting - 2018-04-19 by Web Editor, last updated: May 21, 2019 07:08 PM: Greater Appalachian Conservation Partnership Meeting - April 19th at NCTC 10:00-4:00

TN & KY Managers - AppLCC NatureScape Training by gbee, last updated: May 21, 2019 07:08 PM: Find here information on the upcoming meeting with AppLCC staff and TN & KY Managers. Date: September 26th Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm Location: Land Between the Lakes - Administration Building, 100 Van Morgan Drive, Golden Pond, KY

Voices from the Community by Web Editor, last updated: May 21, 2019 03:47 PM: Interviews with scientists and resource managers highlight the conservation challenges facing the Appalachian region as well as how the Appalachian LCC can address these landscape issues and bring together a community to find sustainable solutions.

Climate Academy Online Course by Kelly Rene, last updated: May 21, 2019 03:25 PM: This 8 week online course is designed to cover the fundamentals of climate science, provide an overview of tools and resources for climate adaptation, and increase climate literacy and communication skills. The course is designed to encourage networking among conservation professionals engaged in the management of fish, wildlife, habitat and cultural resources and provides participants an opportunity to interact with experts as they address case studies across multiple habitat types.

Fall/Winter Invasive Plant Training Sessions by Kelly Rene, last updated: May 21, 2019 03:24 PM: Please join the Blue Ridge PRISM to learn how to identify and manage invasive plant species during the fall and winter seasons. Training will consist of classroom and field portions and will emphasize management practices to implement during the fall and winter.

Funded Research and Science Investments by Rosanne Hessmiller, last updated: May 21, 2019 01:00 PM: Final Narratives of Funded Research

Landscape Partnership Work Group Materials by Rosanne Hessmiller, last updated: May 20, 2019 06:52 PM

LCC Lessons Learned WG by Jean Brennan, last updated: May 20, 2019 06:52 PM: Work Group Lead: Jean Brennan (FWS-SA). What’s worked elsewhere that we can learn from in redefining our 2nd generation Landscape Conservation Partnership? Participants: Members of the LCC community (focus on Coordinators-level). SOW to include: • Can capture the context of how partnerships evolve, 22 LCCs • Look at existing organizational development research • Think about conservation partnerships and networks more broadly {see dedicated work space: [PEOPLES] tab, [WORKSHOP] secondary navigation}

GoogleDoc_Challenges_LCC Coord by Rosanne Hessmiller, last updated: May 20, 2019 06:52 PM

ACP Tools Evaluation WG by Jean Brennan, last updated: May 20, 2019 06:52 PM: ACP Work Group 4. Evaluation of existing tools and their value to Partners. Work Group: Ray Albright (NPS-SE) as lead. Participants: Jason Duke(FWS-Region-4) , Perry Wheelock (NPS-NRC), and Danny Lee (USFS-SRS). Focus: i. Evaluate how each tool will fit within agencies’ work ii. How does it apply at the management level?

ACP Project Manager WG by Jean Brennan, last updated: May 20, 2019 06:52 PM: ACP Work Group 3. Plan for project manager. Work Group: Jon Gasset (WMI, service fees apply) lead. Participants: Bridgett Costanzo (NRCS), Paul Johansen (WV DNR). Focus: i. Propose/draft a scope of work for this type of support ii. Seek money and fitting person

ACP Work Group 4. Evaluation of existing tools and their value to Partner Organizations by Jean Brennan, last updated: May 20, 2019 06:52 PM: Work Group: Ray Albright (NPS-SE) lead. Participants: Jason Duke(from Region-4 per Bill Uihlein), Perry Wheelock (NPS-NCR), Danny Lee (USFS-SRS). Focus: i. Evaluate how each tool will fit within agencies’ work ii. How does it apply at the management level?

GoogleDoc: Plan for Project Manager by Rosanne Hessmiller, last updated: May 20, 2019 06:52 PM

ACP State of the Appalachians WG by Jean Brennan, last updated: May 20, 2019 06:52 PM: Situational analysis “State of the Appalachians”. Danny Lee (USFS-SRS): Lead. Members: Rick Durbrow (EPA-4), Bill Jenkins (EPA-R3), Cale Godfry (VA DGIF), Cindy Williams (FWS-R4-ACP). Work group focus: i. Where we are, how the investment we’ve done has advanced things ii. Focus on water quality, landscape, etc. iii. Can think about metrics, monitoring