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Application: Family Forestland Short-course - Focusing on Land Transfer to Generation "NEXT" by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: Sep 26, 2016 12:33 PM: Please join us for a hands-on workshop with free legal guidance from professionals experienced in intergenerational land transfer and landowner testimonials of estate planning steps & strategies they have used.

Urban Woodlands Conservation and Restoration by Web Editor, last updated: Sep 22, 2016 09:19 AM: Urban Woodland Workshop participants include representatives from the National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, Appalachian LCC, Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, New York City Parks, New York Botanical Garden, University of Maryland, and Rutgers University. The goal is to identify and create opportunities for greater collaboration among urban woodland managers and researchers to connect and to share data and information.

Western North Carolina Vitality Index by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: Sep 22, 2016 09:09 AM: A tool developed to provide information necessary in protecting the region’s unique natural resources, promote development and planning that accommodates healthy growth, preserve the heritage and culture that defines communities, and strengthen public health to improve local economies. The Index was developed by University of North Carolina-Asheville National Environmental Modeling and Analysis Center from the result of a partnership between the US Forest Service, the NC Mountain Resources Commission, the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, the Asheville Board of Realtors and Duke Energy. The current iteration of the index contains over 160 different data metrics for each of the western 27 counties in NC. The information is classified into natural, built, human and economic sectors. Data and maps can be downloaded, spatially examined, and compared with state and national averages. A map viewer function allows users to customize their own maps for specific reports, grant applications, and general education and various presentations.

Central Appalachia Prosperity Project by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: Sep 22, 2016 09:09 AM: The Central Appalachia Prosperity Project is part of the Presidential Climate Action Project to develop policy recommendations on climate and energy security, with a focus on what the next President of the United States could accomplish using his or her executive authority. The Central Appalachian Project draws on the input of America's most innovative experts to produce policy and program recommendations that are sufficiently bold to expedite the region's transition to a clean energy economy. An important component of these recommendations has been better coordination of the efforts being made by all levels of government - federal, regional, state and local.

Southeastern Conservation Adaptation Strategy Conservation Leadership Summit by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: Sep 20, 2016 10:43 AM: The Summit will focus on ‘Why’ we need to define the conservation landscape of the future and 'How’ we go about achieving this goal.

Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Annual Conference by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: Sep 20, 2016 10:40 AM: The annual conference of the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies is a forum for the exchange of ideas and critical information regarding the management and protection of fish and wildlife resources primarily in the southeast.

The Wildlife Society Meeting by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: Sep 20, 2016 10:37 AM: North Carolina will be hosting The Wildlife Society’s 23rd Annual Conference at the Raleigh Convention Center this fall.

Work at a Landscape Scale by Web Editor, last updated: Sep 20, 2016 09:45 AM

2016 Spotlight on National Park Resources by Web Editor, last updated: Sep 12, 2016 03:34 PM

New Landscape Conservation Fellow Comes Onboard by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: Sep 12, 2016 10:14 AM: Gillian Bee is the new Appalachian LCC Landscape Conservation Fellow, stationed at Clemson University. In her current role she will be working with partners in the Tennessee River Basin to provide science-based decision support.

Share Landscape Partnership and Partner Spatial Data by Web Editor, last updated: Sep 11, 2016 04:24 PM: Describes the data sets which are available and how to request other services including a Data Request Form

Managing Climate Change Refugia to Protect Wildlife by USGS, last updated: Sep 07, 2016 01:24 PM: Natural and cultural areas that will remain similar to what they are today -- despite climate change -- need to be identified, managed and conserved as “refugia” for at-risk species, according to a study published today in PLOS One.

2015 Annual Report by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: Sep 07, 2016 10:23 AM: The 2015 Annual Report details the investment the Appalachian LCC has made over the past years that led to the creation of vital research products, tools, and a landscape conservation design framework to address the most pressing science needs in the region. It also highlights the initial activities ensuring this science becomes integrated into planning and decision making at regional, state, and local levels to ensure key habitats and ecosystems are conserved in large, interconnected areas.