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Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation
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Article ItemStudents selected as undergraduate research ambassadors , article
Alexandra Flevarakis and Ryan Mowrey from the college have been selected in a competitive search as ambassadors for Virginia Tech's Office of Undergraduate Research for the 2016-17 academic year.
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Article ItemPINEMAP scientists work toward sustainably managing southern pine plantations , article
Virginia Tech is one of 11 southeastern land-grant universities that conduct research, education, and outreach as part of the Pine Integrated Network: Education, Mitigation, and Adaptation Project (PINEMAP).
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Article ItemForestry geneticists developing hardy biomass trees , article
Associate Professor Amy Brunner is using a $1.4 million grant to investigate the genetic regulatory networks that will allow an important bioenergy crop to be bred to grow in marginal soils and climates.
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Article ItemJeff Marion leads efforts to minimize visitor impacts on recreational areas , article
With “Leave No Trace” as his mantra, Jeff Marion is having a major influence on recreation areas and the management of natural resources for recreational use in a sustainable manner.
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Article ItemFox appointed Garland Gray Professor , article
This professorship was established in 1985 by the late state Senator Elmon Gray in memory of his father, who also served in the Senate of Virginia.
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Article ItemFox receives Barrington Moore Award , article
Tom Fox, professor of forest soils and silviculture, received the Society of American Forester’s Barrington Moore Award in Biological Science.
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Article ItemAlumni circumnavigate the Delmarva Peninsula by kayak , article
A decade ago, Don Baugh planned a formidable 60th birthday gift for his friend Tom Horton.
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Article ItemNSF Partnership Grant Expand Geospatial Education , article
The rapid growth of location-based applications and services has increased demand for technicians with skills in the acquisition and analysis of spatial data.
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Article ItemNew technology has endless applications for natural resources management , article
Understanding landscapes and their assets is vital for sound management of natural resources. But in remote areas, the time and cost associated with data collection can hinder research efforts. Through the use of drones, college researchers are working to overcome those limitations.
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Article ItemSophomore defends public health on Flint Water Study Team , article
The water crisis in Flint, Michigan, has attracted scientists from across the nation, most notably Virginia Tech’s Professor Marc Edwards. He and the Virginia Tech Flint Water Study Team have been sending water testing kits, analyzing data, and issuing reports about the threat to public health from high lead and bacteria levels. Sophomore Maggie Carolan of Stafford, Virginia, is advocating for the health of Flint residents.
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Article ItemBarrett receives SAF Young Forester Leadership Award , article
Assistant Professor Scott Barrett received the Society of American Foresters’ 2015 Young Forester Leadership Award.
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Article ItemSullivan named interim department head , article
Jay Sullivan, professor of forestry economics and management, has been named interim head of the Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation.
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Article ItemAlumni Profile: Dana Beegle , article
Weaving together science and small business practices, Dana Beegle (’94 B.S. in forestry) is a shining example of education and entrepreneurship.
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Article ItemAlumni Profile: A Farrell family affair , article
Alums Jill and Rob Farrell are happy that their two sons are following their footsteps at Virginia Tech.
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Article ItemVirginia Tech hosts Southern Silvicultural Research Conference , article
The Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation hosted the 19th Biennial Southern Silvicultural Research Conference, which brought together 180 scientists and professionals from the Southeastern U.S.
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