Podcasts about usda forest service

How could the Los Angeles fires happen? We knew about Santa Ana winds. We knew about the extremely dry conditions. There were no surprises. So, how could this happen? Is California any good at wildfire management?In this interview, we talk about the following:►Native Americans' fire management►Good wildfires►Smokey Bear►American homes built close to wilderness►Coordination between state, federal and local fire management►California's wildfire management budget►the 5 Rs of fire management►Why R #4 always gets more money and attention than R #2!►$1 spent in prevention is worth $10 spent in response►Is California any good at wildfire management?►What is NIMS?►the Smelt and California wildfiress

The USDA Forest Service invites the public to weigh in (during a limited comment period) on a proposed amendment that could impact forest management for decades.

The Critical Evacuation Route and Hazardous Vegetation Removal Program will award grants to local organizations to fund fuels mitigation projects. 

In this episode, Dr. Elena Karlsen-Ayala, Research Plant Pathologist with The USDA Forest Service in Hamden, Connecticut, joins host Matt Kasson to discuss present day threats to U.S. forests and landscapes. Dr. Karlsen-Ayala shares her journey including her return to New England, mycorrhizal fungi, and how to build more resilient landscapes. Show notes Dr. Karlsen-Ayala Profile here: https://research.fs.usda.gov/about/people/elena.karlsen-ayala USDA Forest Service Region 9 page on Zombie trees: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r9/home/?cid=FSEPRD965797 This episode is produced by Association Briefings (https://associationbriefings.com). Special Guest: Elena Karlsen-Ayala.

Aldo Leopold once lived in a cabin in New Mexico near Tres Piedras. His time there left an impression, not so much for what he did while he lived there – he was only at the cabin for around 9 months – but for who he would become. His legacy has persisted over time, manifesting itself in the quaint and rustic cabin, reaching out to those who stay there, and especially to the person who maintains the cabin, Richard Rubin, a retired medical doctor who now writes his own books, creating his own legacy that's intertwined with Leopold's.In this episode, Thinking Like a Mountain, we talk with Richard Rubin about his life, his time taking care of Aldo Leopold's old cabin, and the sense of stewardship it all inspires.A special thanks to Richard Rubin. Check out his books at Nighthawk Press. Music by Zebulon Krol.The Dirt and Dust is brought to you by the 2-3-2, Mountain Studies Institute, the Forest Stewards Guild, the USDA Forest Service, and Zebulon Krol.Want to hear more? Listen to our audio story map to hear the history of the 2-3-2 at 232partnership.org.

In Episode 465 of District of Conservation, Gabriella updates listeners on a positive update to the George Washington & Jefferson National Forest closures in Virginia, Harris-Walz outreach to hunters and anglers, and the problem with banning recreational shooting on 1.36M acres on Bears Ears National Monument in Utah. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES What Forest Closures in Virginia Mean for Non-Virginians,Public Land Users Everywhere Hunters and Anglers for Harris-Walz Harris-Walz Campaign Launches Coalition of Hunters and Anglers as It Tries to Appeal to Rural Men Tim Walz Embarrasses Himself Going Shooting, Can't Load A Shotgun NSSF Opposes Interior Department Proposal to Close 1.3 Million Acres of Bears Ears National Monument Recreational shooting would be prohibited at Bears Ears National Monument under new proposed plan BLM, USDA Forest Service issue proposed plan for Bears Ears National Monument Make Your Voice Heard- Oppose Unsupported Access Restrictions on Bears Ears National Monument! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/district-of-conservation/support

Serra Hoagland was the first Native American to graduate from Northern Arizona University with a Ph.D. in forestry. Hoagland works for the USDA Forest Service building partnerships with tribes and conducting research in those communities.

In our 50th episode we turn back towards Nature's Benefits and cut further into Timber and Wood Products by discussing Wood Innovations and Biomass Utilization with a program specialist from the Pacific Southwest Regional Office. We talk grants, mass timber, forward-thinking projects, tribal initiatives, urban forestry and more with guests from the Angeles National Forest and a sawmill owner in Los Angeles. Pacific Southwest Region's Wood and Biomass Utilization Program National USDA Forest Service Wood Innovations For tons more information (Forest Focus Ep. 50 Homepage)

In this episode of "The Cone Zone," host Jesus Bernal sits down with Dr. Jessica Wright from the USDA Forest Service to discuss assisted migration and its potential to help forests adapt to climate change. Dr. Wright explains how moving trees to new locations might help them survive changing conditions and talks about her research on tree genetics and the Climate Adapted Seed Tool (CAST), which helps foresters choose the best seeds for future climates. Jesus and Dr. Wright also cover the challenges of assisted migration, such as the risk of spreading pests and diseases, and compare the costs of reforestation to other carbon capture methods. They discuss how this approach could be crucial for forest health and carbon storage. Tune in to find out how these strategies are shaping the future of reforestation and forest management. Don't forget to subscribe to "The Cone Zone" and visit conezonepod.wordpress.com for more information and updates. References Hinrichs, J. (n.d.). Planting trees for tomorrow's climate. U.S. Forest Service. Retrieved August 20, 2024, from https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r5/home/?cid=FSEPRD1107989 Markham, L. (2021, October 4). Can we move our forests in time to save them? Mother Jones. Retrieved August 20, 2024, from https://www.motherjones.com/environment/2021/10/trees-forests-assisted-migration-fire-climate-joshua-redwoods-sequoia/ USDA Climate Hubs. (n.d.). Assisted migration (forests). Retrieved August 20, 2024, from https://www.climatehubs.usda.gov/hubs/northern-forests/topic/assisted-migration-forests#:~:text=Assisted%20species%20migration%20 Wright, J. W. (n.d.). US Forest Service Research and Development. U.S. Forest Service. Retrieved August 20, 2024, from https://www.fs.usda.gov/research/about/people/jessicawwright

This week's podcast features Toby Bloom, the National Program Manager for Travel, Tourism, and Interpretation at the USDA Forest Service. Toby shares her journey into this role, the significance of interpretation within a federal agency, and her collaborative efforts with international sites. NAI's Paul Caputo and Song Stott join the conversation.

Fire. The word itself if powerful, conjuring up conflicting images of fear and also comfort, of destruction and barbecues. Fire is not a malicious force. It has no more malicious intentions than a penny falling from a skyscraper. But the impacts can range from helpful to horrible, depending on how humans interact and have historically interacted with the landscape.This is a story of when fire helped. It's a story that often isn't told but one that can spark renewed belief of how our actions can in fact lead to a better outcome. That does not mean, however, that we can do it every time for every fire. It does mean that we can do some things, most notably accept the natural and inevitable existence of fire. Because fire, well, fire is life.In this episode, Fire is Life, we talk with Angie Krall, the West Zone District Ranger on the Carson National Forest, about the Midnight Fire, long-term thinking, and the necessity of fire.Want to know more about the Midnight Fire? Watch this movie, Goodnight, Midnight.A special thanks to Angie Krall. Music by Zebulon Krol.The Dirt and Dust is brought to you by the 2-3-2, Mountain Studies Institute, the Forest Stewards Guild, the USDA Forest Service, and Zebulon Krol.Want to hear more? Listen to our audio story map to hear the history of the 2-3-2 at 232partnership.org.

This is the second installment of a miniseries about amphibian conservation and determination called For the Frogs. In each episode, we will meet to one native amphibian that can be found in California's national forests. These creatures are important to ecological health and can deepen our connections with public lands, but they are also in a state of decline. Fortunately, a village of specialists are devoted to conserving these species. The stories of their resolute conservation efforts, pursued through obstacles and setbacks, provides portraits of determination that we can pocket and apply to our own personal experiences with adversity. This time, we meet the Cascades frog and learn about a collaborative effort that led to the restoration of an important meadow.  Transcript availalbe HERE Show notes available HERE

In this episode of "The Cone Zone," we look at the Placerville Nursery's role in supplying the seeds needed for reforestation in California. The Placerville Nursery is operated by USDA Forest Service and is one of the two main nurseries responsible for growing trees here in California. Plant nurseries are a vital component of the reforestation pipeline in California, as they are directly responsible for seed storage, growth and distribution. The Placerville Nursery is a huge piece of the puzzle that is able to grow at max capacity approximately 2 million seedlings per year! However, there are pinch points in the pipeline that make that hard to achieve.  Here to help us learn more about the Placerville Nursery's role in the reforestation pipeline is Meredith Sierra. Meredith currently works as a nursery technician at the USFS Placerville Nursery. Meredith Sierra grew up in the Sierra Nevada foothills and has spent her life protecting and caring for the environment. Meredith pursued her passion for the natural world as an Environmental Studies major at Sacramento State. After graduation, she dove head first into the workforce as a park aide, wildlife technician, watershed conservation advocate, and now as a nursery technician at the USFS Placerville Nursery.  During her 2 year fellowship at the Placerville Nursery she has hosted nursery tours and tree planting events for program partners, assisted the container horticulturist with growing over 2 million seedlings, worked with El Dorado Resource Conservation District to sell over 90,000 surplus seedlings to private non-industrial landowners across the state, and participates in a tree climbing and cone collection trainings to further her skill pool. We are thrilled to have Meredith here to dive deeper into the world of seed banking, reforestation, and nursery production!  References “Barriers to Increased Tree Seedling Production in California.” American Forests, d3f9k0n15ckvhe.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/FINAL_Reforestation-Factsheets-California.pdf.  “Placerville Nursery.” Eldorado National Forest Website , US Forest Service , 2019, www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd624914.pdf.  AArtle. “California's Reforestation Pipeline in Action.” Sierra Nevada Alliance, 21 Sept. 2023, sierranevadaalliance.org/californias-reforestation-pipeline-in-action/. 

We have the power to change the notion of watershed in an instant, connecting spaces in unforeseen ways through things like diversions. The upper Navajo River in southern Colorado is one such example, where water is diverted from the San Juan River basin into the Rio Chama and eventually the Rio Grande, providing the majority of drinking water for Santa Fe and Albuquerque. The headwaters of the Navajo River therefore jump out as a vital location for how we think about land, forests, fire, and especially water. Because water, well, water is life. In this episode, Water is Life, we talk with Tim Haarmann, who manages a large-acre ranch that encompasses the entire Navajo River headwaters about his life,  responsibility, humility, and connection.A special thanks to Tim Haarmann and the Banded Peak Ranch. Music by Zebulon Krol.The Dirt and Dust is brought to you by the 2-3-2, Mountain Studies Institute, the Forest Stewards Guild, the USDA Forest Service, and Zebulon Krol.Want to hear more? Listen to our audio story map to hear the history of the 2-3-2 at 232partnership.org.

May 6th through 10th is National Teacher Appreciation Week, and Tuesday, May 7th, is National Teacher Day! All year long, but especially this week, we would like to express our deepest gratitude to the amazing teachers who give their best every day to ensure students receive a high quality, engaging education that prepares them for their next steps in life.   A few words or a note of thanks would go a long way toward letting your favorite teachers know what a positive impact they've had on your life. If you'd like to share some of these kind words or a story online, don't forget to use the hashtag #ThankATeacher. Thank you, Teachers! You ROCK and you make us Proud to be HSD! Our featured event is the Moon Tree planting that took place on Friday, April 26th, at Tamarack Elementary School! Between November 16th and December 11th, 2022, more than 1,000 seeds from five different tree species traveled 270,000 miles from Earth on the Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft and orbited the moon. After the flight, moon trees were grown in eight USDA Forest Service facilities. Tamarack's seedling, a sweetgum, was grown at the USDA Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station during the 2023 growing season. The seedling was presented to the school by representatives from the Forest Service and UPS - official shippers of the Moon Trees, and partners in the effort to provide interactive engagements and educational booths about the importance of environmental conservation and tree planting at Moon Tree planting sites. Many thanks to 4th grade teacher Shannon Jones who successfully applied for the Moon Tree at Tamarack! May 6th through 12th is also National Nurse Week, and Monday, May 6th, is National Nurse Day! We are so grateful to our dedicated team of District Nurses for providing expert voice for optimal, equitable student health. And we are so proud of our Lead District Nurse, Tracy Evers-Selleck, for being named Oregon's School Nurse of the Year for 2024! Way to go, Tracy! Hot News is produced and emailed to HSD families and staff each week school is in session. Please add the address to your “safe sender” list to make sure you always receive the latest issue. Please also bookmark our district website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hsd.k12.or.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to stay informed about what's happening in our district and schools.

Fire is a form all of its own, but a simple way to understand fire is as a swarm. A swarm of bees. Or starlings. Or mosquitos. A spreading fire is a swarm of ignitions, a series of small fires over and over.  Season 4 of Forestcast is a series of fires, a series of voices. It's a 360-degree view of fire from a scientific standpoint. The story of how fire research shapes our landscapes, and our lives. Through kaleidoscoping voices from across the country, listeners will be taken inside the largest forest research organization in the world to hear from seventeen scientists on what they know, and don't know, about one of the most complex elements in nature—fire. In episode one, hear from research mechanical engineer, Sara McAllister, on the process of ignition; spatial fire analyst, Greg Dillon, on the timeline of fire management and research in the Forest Service; and research forester, Dan Dey, on the history of fire: where it was, where it's been, and what can be done knowing its history? Related Research: Understanding Wildfire as a Dynamic System: A New Comprehensive Book on Wildland Fire Behavior (2023) New In-flame Flammability Testing Method Applied to Monitor Seasonal Changes in Live Fuel(2023) The Wildfire Crisis Strategy: How it Started, How it's Going, and How RMRS Science Contributes (2023) Prescribed Fire for Upland Oaks (2023) Fire in Eastern Oak Forests—A Primer (2022) The North American Tree-Ring Fire-Scar Network (2022) Scientists: Sara McAllister, Research Mech. Engineer, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Missoula, Montana Greg Dillon, Spatial Fire Analyst, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Missoula, Montana Dan Dey, Research Forester, Northern Research Station, Columbia, Missouri Forestcast is an official USDA Forest Service podcast, and is produced by USDA Forest Service Research and Development. Want more information? Visit us at https://www.fs.usda.gov/research/products/multimedia/forestcast Questions or ideas for the show? Connect with Jon at jonathan.yales@usda.gov This episode, we used the following archival recordings: The Fires of 1910 [National Wildfire Coordinating Group] Forest Service Officials Testify on Wildfire Management [C-SPAN] The Greatest Good: A Forest Service Centennial Film [USDA Forest Service] 1950s Smokey the Bear P.S.A.s [USDA Forest Service] Suppression of Fires in Natl. Parks & Forests [C-SPAN] The MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour (1988-07-27) [AAPB] The MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour (1988-09-13) [AAPB] Harry Gisborne Oral History Project [U of Montana] Up In Flames: A History of Fire Fighting in the Forest [Forest History Society] Higgins Ridge [Montana PBS] Learning from the Experts: Richard Rothermel [Wildland Fire LLC] U.S. House of Representatives House Session (2009-03-26) [C-SPAN] The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer (2000-08-07) [AAPB] Wildfire Crisis Strategy 2022 [USDA Forest Service] President Biden Signs Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill [C-SPAN]

In Episode 423 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Andrew Sandstrom, a conservative conservationist activists hailing from Utah, to discuss the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service's Bear Ears National Monument Draft Plan. This is the third plan of its kind. The Biden administration's preferred alternative - Plan E - would rely on indigenous knowledge and prohibit grazing, so-called trophy hunting, recreational shooting, and OHV access throughout most of the national monument. Learn more in today's episode. SHOW NOTES Follow Andrew on Twitter A "Monumental" Trek Through Utah! Conservation Nation E11 Deseret News: Opinion: Expanding national monuments could undermine true conservation efforts BLM, USDA Forest Service invite input on Bears Ears National Monument draft plan Idaho Capital Sun: BLM looks to emphasize indigenous knowledge with newly unveiled Bears Ears management plan --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/district-of-conservation/support

Louisiana is coming out of an extreme drought as spring rains bring more moisture to the land, but the effects of the extreme, hot drought can last for years. Minding the Forest talks to Jim Meeker and Colin Bonser with the USDA Forest Service about the drought in Louisiana, its effects and for what forest landowners and folks with trees in their yards that have been stressed by the drought should be on the lookout. Have more questions? You can contact the USDA Forest Service office in Pineville, Louisiana, at (318) 473-7160 or you can email Meeker at james.meeker@usda.gov or Bonser at Colin.Bonser@usda.gov.If you have stressed tree that appears to be dying or is dead and you need an arborist, click this link to find a list of arborists from the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry.Minding the Forest is a podcast of the Louisiana Forestry Association and his hosted by LFA Media Specialist Jeff Zeringue. Comments can be sent to jzeringue@laforestry.com.If you want to find out more about the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, go to forests.org.Check out our website at laforestry.com.Click this link to join the LFA.

Terry Krasko, with The USDA Forest Service, joined The WBAP Morning News. As the damage continues to spread, and millions of acreage burns, the response to this wildfire is coming from across the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this engaging discussion with Leslie Morgan and Chris Joyner from the USDA Forest Service, the mission of the Forest Service and its multi-use approach towards the Cherokee National Forest is dissected. From timber harvesting, wildlife conservation to recreation, the conversation navigates through the involvement of volunteer groups in forest maintenance, the challenges of land management, and future plans. The term 'Disney effect' is explored noting the misconception of the reality of the outdoors, and the talk culminates with suggestions for public involvement in preserving public lands, with notable mentions of organizations like Friends of the Cherokee National Forest. The discourse underscores the need for responsible recreation and respect for the wilderness during visits to National Forests and Parks. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:11 Understanding the Role of the USDA Forest Service 01:32 Passion for the Forest Service: Personal Stories 02:16 The Importance of Public Lands 05:45 Exploring the Cherokee National Forest 13:46 The Challenges of Managing Multiple User Groups 14:33 The Power of Volunteerism in Conservation 21:11 Understanding the Impact of Increased Visitation 32:35 The Importance of Mindful Infrastructure 36:25 Advocacy and Funding for Public Lands 38:53 Engaging in Conservation Efforts 38:54 The Importance of Partnership Organizations 39:26 Funding Challenges and Opportunities 40:51 The Role of Local Communities in Conservation 40:59 Current Legislative Acts Impacting Conservation 41:18 The Role of Non-Profit Groups in Conservation 41:44 Land Acquisitions and Growth of the Forest 42:48 The Forest Service Beyond Trees 43:44 The Working Forest: Balancing Conservation and Use 44:32 The Impact of Management Actions on the Forest 46:01 The Importance of Public Engagement in Conservation 48:25 The Challenges of Multi-Use Trails 48:43 Wildlife Management in the Forest 50:48 The Role of the Forest Service in Habitat Management 52:49 The Importance of Preserving Cultural Heritage 55:35 The Impact of Conservation on Local Communities 57:48 The Challenges of Balancing Conservation and Recreation 01:00:43 The Future of Conservation in the Cherokee National Forest 01:13:40 Advice for New Visitors to the National Forest 01:17:35 Conclusion: The Importance of Public Involvement in Conservation To learn more about the region, visit northeasttennessee.org Produced by Mitch McGarry of Maypop Media

The gray wolf (Canis lupus) became extirpated, or locally extinct, in California in the 1920s. But this large member of the dog family was once a native species in California that ranged widely here and throughout much of the United States. In recent years, gray wolves have been returning to California. Their slow comeback is a natural progression of population growth happening in others western states. Wildlife specialists with the USDA Forest Service and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife are working together to monitor and conserve this recovering species by looking for signs of their whereabouts with boots on the ground, satellite collars, and DNA analysis.

The WTIP Boundary Waters Podcast talks with Megan McClanahan of the US Forest Service about "Leave No Trace" principles in the winter. She covers the "dos" and "don'ts" of winter camping in the BWCAW, including harvesting firewood, where to build a fire, and what to do if you find a mess that someone else has left behind. "Keep it Wild" can be heard monthly as part of the Boundary Waters Podcast. (Photos courtesy of USDA Forest Service, Superior NF)

When you think of places to hike, Florida is probably the last place you'd think of.  However, Florida has hundreds of excellent places to hike, including the 1,400 mile Florida Trail !  In this episode we'll talk about the Trail and other great places to hike in Florida, as well as recommend some websites, apps, and books to help you find a Florida hike that's perfect for you.   Our Links  :Subscribe to our Newsletterwww.FloridaTravelFanatics.comOur YouTube ChannelInstagramTwitterMonthly $$ contribution to help support our PodcastJoin our Facebook GroupEmail  :  contact@FloridaTravelFanatics.comIcon of the Seas YouTube videos :Initial arrival into Port Miami (day time) First departure from Miami (night time) KSC Space Camp for kids 7-16Easter Sunday service at Raymond James Stadium in TampaFairchild Tropical Botanical Gardens' "Festival of Chocolate"www.FloridaHikes.comwww.AllTrails.com Amazon affiliate link to "50 Hikes in Central Florida" VisitFlorida.com Beach HikesBonus Florida Trail video not mentioned in the episode !!USDA Forest Service guide for the Florida Trail(00:00) Introduction(00:28) Florida Travel News(04:20) Florida Travel Tips(07:17) Main Topic : Hiking in FloridaSupport the show

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Friday, Jan. 5  WVU & West Liberty receive grants to fund careers in forestry. A $5.1M grant will support new jobs in WV's growing tourism industry. This hiking/biking trail is a gem in the Blackwater Canyon. WV partners with LG Electronics to bring more jobs to #YesWV…on today's daily304. #1 – From WVU – To properly maintain and care for West Virginia's diverse landscape, the state needs highly skilled people who are prepared for urban and community forestry careers to improve and maintain the health of trees and green spaces.   A partnership between West Virginia University and West Liberty University, in cooperation with several local organizations, has been awarded a $1.5 million grant to support urban forest planning, management and job training in Wheeling. This grant comes from the USDA Forest Service's Urban and Community Forestry Program.   “There is a high need for climbing arborists, and there is not much training outside of a four-year degree for this profession,” Karen Cox, WVU Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources agent in Ohio County and principal investigator on the grant, said. “This program will create jobs and skilled workers to maintain utility lines, restore power after storms and right-of-ways and improve the care of trees.”  Read more: https://extension.wvu.edu/news/2023/12/11/wvu-extension-west-liberty-university-receive-grant-to-train-low-income-residents-for-tree-careers   #2 – From WV NEWS – West Virginia's Department of Tourism is putting a $5.1 million grant to good use. The money will help create new jobs and support the 53,000 jobs that currently exist in the tourism industry. The U.S. Economic Development Administration provided the grant. The plan is to use the money to support different projects throughout West Virginia. The grant has already funded programs in K-12 schools across all 55 counties in West Virginia. These programs focus on tourism and hospitality. Various educational and economic departments joined forces to make this possible. Last year, the department started a new initiative named Tourism Works. The goal is to prepare for an expected increase of over 21,000 tourism jobs annually by 2025. Read more: https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/west-virginia-tourism-department-receives-5-1m-grant-to-boost-job-opportunities-and-industry-growth/article_691f97ba-a9b8-11ee-a206-b3f29500dfb6.html   #3 – From ONLY IN YOUR STATE – If you are looking for an exhilarating outdoor mountain biking adventure in West Virginia, the Blackwater Canyon Trail is an absolute must-visit destination. Located in the picturesque Allegheny Mountains, this trail offers a breathtaking experience for hikers, bikers, and nature enthusiasts alike. Stretching over 10 miles between Thomas and Hendricks, the trail is renowned for its stunning views, diverse wildlife, and challenging terrain. The trail traverses through dense forests, meanders alongside the scenic Blackwater River, and leads visitors to breathtaking overlooks that showcase the depth and beauty of the Blackwater Canyon. It even passes through the famed Blackwater Falls State Park. The park is an ideal location from which to base your outdoor adventures. Visit www.wvstateparks.com to reserve lodging. Read more: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/west-virginia/gorgeous-little-known-path-wv/   #4 – From YAHOO! – The State of West Virginia and LG Electronics have announced a strategic initiative to grow new business ventures in West Virginia to advance the development of new technologies for renewable energy, healthcare and industries of the future. The businesses, developed by LG NOVA, LG Electronics' North America Innovation Center, are expected to bring 275 jobs to West Virginia and spur the growth of new technologies, investments and economic development for companies and people in the area, the start of an innovation corridor across the Appalachian Region. Alongside LG's jobs creation, NOVA West Virginia Investment Fund, an impact fund, plans to channel $700 million in project investments in West Virginia over the next five years to grow these businesses. The project investments will be used for development and growth in West Virginia.  “This is a tremendous day for our great state," West Virginia Governor Jim Justice said. “This partnership with LG Electronics is a game-changer, and it's going to create hundreds of good-paying jobs, spur investment in new technologies, and help us build an innovation corridor across the Appalachian region.” Read more: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/west-virginia-lg-announce-strategic-213000366.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAALYhCZ81eiH_Ac_kv7dFEIjVtyRnkt6OvkGeYD-zGtSa7Z0LiHxIcM5Z0f2DmdklAOQhyBL52xgFMFlHHJsdCP9UKlZE3ODIpCL9TF-tDMvVUsl5RUEXDuumT23gmETgdlp3-sp5Oq0jLhwJ2T48zlMHuq-qMtz-gVWDCdyDnMHk Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. 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This is the audio version of our first Videocast from one of the four Cone Camps held in 2023. The camps are built around a day in the classroom and a day in the field. Participants network and learn from industry experts from American Forests, USDA Forest Service, CAL FIRE, and the California Cone Corps. On the agenda: cone phenology, monitoring and collection techniques, seed needs, cone collection planning, contracting and coordinating with agencies, reporting crop sighting, field logistics, safety and more. [Video version]

Species are designated as endangered when their population is in significant decline, which often means documentation of these species in their natural habitat is increasingly challenging. Perhaps as difficult as landing on a conclusive verbal description of how they look. But knowing where endangered species, like the fisher, are in the landscape and how many of them are there, is essential for their conservation and recovery.

National Forests are locations where we can listen to a concert of wildlife sounds. The caws, croaks, howls, growls and squeaks we might hear are gems of information about wildlife and their habitat. The USDA Forest Service and partners work together to conserve and restore land that wildlife species need to survive but to avoid unintended negative impacts of wildlife, it is essential to know what species are in a forest and where they are located.

In the episode we learn the valuable connection between beavers and meadows. In a meadow, the squish of mud and splash of a slightly flooded landscape are signs of health. It can be easy to overlook meadows with national forests, perhaps simply because our attention is more often drawn to things that fill a space - a lake, a mountain, a grove of trees - rather than what appears to be merely open space.

POLITICO's California Playbook shares the latest political current events in the state. State utility regulators to weigh proposed PG&E rate hikes. How to get a Christmas tree permit with the U.S. Forest Service. California Political Roundup The political pace is picking up as we close 2023 and quickly round the corner to the March primary. Which means the stakes are on an upward trajectory, with every political decision carrying more weight. Dustin Gardiner is co-author of POLITICO's California Playbook and joins us with a dive into a new UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll that shows growing disapproval ratings for both President Biden and Gov. Newsom among California voters, the importance of the APEC Summit underway in San Francisco, and the trial of David DePape, charged with the assault and attempted kidnapping of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband Paul Pelosi at their home in Oct. of 2022. Potential PG&E Rate Hikes PG&E is asking for another double-digit rate hike and state regulators could approve the utility's request later this week. It could cost customers hundreds of dollars more a year. PG&E argues it needs the additional money to improve wildfire safety, while consumer advocates say it's too much, too soon, unfair and inequitable. Joining us to help us better understand why PG&E keeps raising its rates and turning to its customers with more hikes is Meredith Fowlie, Professor of Economics at UC Berkeley's Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics. PG&E released a statement to Insight: “PG&E recognizes our responsibility to serve our customers safely and reliably, and we are aggressively focused on how to deliver work safely at a lower cost. We prioritize safety above all else. Undergrounding powerlines in the highest fire-risk areas will make our hometowns and California safer, improve electric reliability, and save customers billions of dollars in avoided annual tree trimming and overhead line maintenance costs. Investing in our system to make it more climate-resilient and decarbonized will make it safer and cleaner. We are working to keep customer cost increases at or below assumed inflation, between 2 and 4% a year. Actions we've taken to reduce costs include working with customer advocates on an alternative to commercial insurance saving customers up to $1.8 billion over the next four years, and accessing non-traditional funding sources like federal grants and loans to speed up safety work at a lower cost to customers.” Christmas Tree Permits It's that time of year when people begin thinking about the winter holidays and the many associated traditions, including getting a Christmas tree. For those looking for an affordable and environmentally-beneficial way to partake in this tradition, the U.S. Forest Service is selling Christmas tree permits for people to harvest their tree in multiple national forests across the country, including several in California. Lisa Herron, Public Affairs Specialist with the USDA Forest Service's Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit joins Insight to talk more about the permit program's benefits.

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Securing Our Border, Saving Our National Parks Wednesday, October 18, 2023 | 3:00 PM NOTE: POSTPONED UNTIL 3:00 PM on October 18, 2023 On Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold an oversight hearing titled "Securing Our Border, Saving Our National Parks." Witnesses and Testimony PANEL I Mr. Michael Reynolds Deputy Director National Park Service DOI Washington, DC Mr. Chris French Deputy Chief National Forest System USDA Forest Service Washington, DC PANEL II • Ms. Julie Axelrod Director of Litigation Center for Immigration Studies Alexandria, Virginia Lt. John Nores Jr. (ret.) Special Operations Marijuana Enforcement Team California Department of Fish and Wildlife Morgan Hill, California The Hon. Verlon M. Jose Chairman Tohono O'odham Nation Sells, Arizona [Minority witness] Committee Notice: https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=414953

Bigfoot might've made an appearance in Colorado, and the USDA Forest Service can't say if it's real or not. Dylan Mulvaney is named "Woman of the Year." Cenk Uygur runs for president. And birds are racist?! Joined by Bridget Phetasy.

Have you ever wondered why some trees — in certain locations, a lot of trees — are brown and dying? The connection between bark beetles, drought and tree mortality is a topic of this episode and how researchers are looking into making trees less attractive...to bark beetles, not tree huggers.

In this episode, we'll meet Forest Service conservation geneticist Dr. Jessica Wright within a post-fire landscape on the Plumas National Forest. In collaboration with others out there with her, Jessica is planting three very different tree species - ponderosa pine, incense cedar, and valley oak, within an experimental plot as part of a study on assisted migration. With this climate adaptation option, seeds are collected from a warmer habitat taken to a nursery for analysis or to grow into seedlings and then planted in a cooler habitat.

Springtime is defined as an early or flourishing stage of development, and after a wildfire damage the landscape, we sometimes see teams of people replanting trees within the burn scar during the early part of the year. Jamie Hinrichs helps explain reforestation efforts in a very special place in the forest.

In this episode, we return once again to our series on Nature's Benefits. Today, we will focus on a benefit you can't see. Well, you can see the effects of it... it's a bit hard to explain. Luckily for me, we have Lara Buluc back to handle the reins, along with experts to talk about: Carbon.

On today's episode, we travel to this year's County President's Conference held in Chattanooga Tenn. Jeff Helms caught up with several attendees for their input on the annual event.In the wrap-up, we'd like to inform forest landowners about a new cost-share program for the Southern Pine Beetle prevention program managed by the Alabama Forestry Commission.Technical assistance and financial incentives will soon be available to help forest landowners in Alabama to implement prevention practices aimed at reducing susceptibility of their pine stands from a southern pine beetle (SPB) attack. The primary objective of the SPB Prevention Cost-share Program is to help forest landowners implement forest management practices that will ultimately reduce SPB damage and outbreaks in Alabama. Administered by the Alabama Forestry Commission, the program is made possible through a grant from the USDA Forest Service. The application will be available to the public beginning July 14, 2023, and will remain open until August 31, 2023.Here are the requirements that must be met before a stand is eligible for the SPB Prevention Cost-share Program:This program is open to non-industrial private forest (NIPF) landowners who own at least 10 continuous acres of forest land in Alabama.These NIPF owners may include private individuals, joint owners, non-profit organizations, or corporations that are not wood-using industries and do not have publicly-traded stock.Ineligible owners include lands controlled by federal and local governments, wood-using industries or entities that derive more than 50 percent of their gross income from wood-using industries; corporations with publicly-traded stock, or public utility companies.The same acreage cannot be enrolled in other incentive or cost-share programs, including the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP).Prevention practices available for incentive payments include:First commercial thinning of loblolly or shortleaf pine standUnderstory prescribed burning of loblolly or shortleaf pine standLow-density loblolly pine planting for suitable sitesIf you would like to learn more about the individual practices and their criteria, click here.Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.

Ian Bardwell is the wilderness and trails manager on the east side of the Bob Marshall Wilderness in central Montana. He oversees a crew of 20 people and 65 horses and mules for the USDA Forest Service. Ian his crew are responsible for maintaining 1000 miles of trail and all the other infrastructure in the area. All of the work they do is done without the use of motorized vehicles or machinery. Ian has been working in the Montana wilderness since 1996. Join Ben and Joe as they discuss horsemanship, conservation and packing with Ian.

We all know that being outside is great but did you know science has proven this? We speak with Dr. Michelle Kondo from the USDA Forest Service who shares actual studies that prove that we should enjoy nature. You can hear the good news and more on this week's StressLess Camping RV podcast. We also have a new RV that you may have helped design along with a great way to check the roof of your RV without ever leaving the ground. You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0202 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping.

Stuffy nose? Watery eyes? Allergy season seems worse than usual and that may be due to climate change. We speak with Dr. Jean Kim, associate professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.  Read: “Climate change, the environment, and rhinologic disease.” Then, warming temperatures threaten native plants. Sara Tangren, coordinator of the National Capital Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management, talks about adaptation and preserving native species.  Check out the USDA Forest Service's Climate Change Atlas. Learn more about Maryland's native plants. Special thanks to guest host Ashley Sterner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summary: 2023 is the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act! Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they explain what this act is and how it has helped our feathered friends over the last fifty years.   For our hearing impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean.   Show Notes: https://www.fws.gov https://epa.gov https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov https://www.biologicaldiversity.org Background bird song:  Naturescapes Backyard Birds www.naturescapes.com   Our email address, please reach out with comments, questions, or suggestions:  thefeathereddesert@gmail.com   Transcript Host Voice: Welcome to the Feathered Desert a podcast all about desert bird feeding in the Southwest region of the United States.  (bird calls and songs play) Kiersten: Intro - 2023 is the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act and Cheryl and I thought it was the perfect time to talk about what this act is and what it has done for our feathered friends.   Cheryl: What exactly is the Endangered Species Act? Quoting directly from the Environmental Protection Agency's website: the ESA is a federal law passed in 1973 that “provides a program for the conservation of threatened and endangered plants and animals and the habitats in which they are found.” The lead federal agencies for implementing the ESA are the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U. S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries Service. “The law requires federal agencies, in consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and/or the NOAA Fisheries Service, to ensure that actions they authorize, fund, or carry out are not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any listed species or result in the destruction or adverse modification of designated critical habitat of such species. The law also prohibits any action that causes a taking of any listed species of endangered fish or wildlife. Also import, export, interstate, and foreign commerce of listed species are all generally prohibited.” That's quite a mouthful! In layman's terms this act protects and recovers species at risk of extinction and promotes the conservation of the habitats they need to survive.   Kiersten: Next question is how does a plant or animal get listed as threatened or endangered so they can receive protection under the Endangered Species Act?             According to the NOAA Fisheries Service website it is a many stepped process that can take several years to accomplish. First, there are five factors that must be determined before a plant or animal can be listed as threatened or endangered. Is there present or threatened destruction, modification, or curtailment of its habitat or range? Has there been overutilization of the species for commercial, recreational, scientific, or educational purposes? Is it being threatened by disease or predation? Is there an inadequacy of existing regulatory mechanisms? Are natural or manmade factors affecting its continued existence? If the answers to these five questions are all yes, which must be supported by current scientific evidence, then action must be taken to determine if the organism needs to be listed under the Endangered Species Act. To determine this NOAA and US Fish and Wildlife starts a listing process. This can begin in one of two ways: They receive a petition from a private organization or person requesting a species be listed as threatened or endangered. NOAA or US Fish and Wildlife chooses to examine the status of a species themselves. After receiving a petition, the next step is a 90-day period in which they decide to accept the petition or deny the petition. The decision must be publicly announced.  If it is denied, that's the end of the road for the time being. If it's a yes, then we move onto the next step that can take up to 12 months.             In this step scientific data is gathered from all sources private and public and this is peer-reviewed for accuracy. Once the evidence is read the petition is either classified as not warranted, which means these agencies publish a negative 12-month finding and that's all she wrote for this attempt. If it's deemed warranted, they publish this finding and request public comment on the proposal to list the species as threatened or endangered. The final ruling is generally determined and published within one year of the date of the proposed rule. That results in being listed as endangered or threatened in all or part of the species range.             Whoosh! That's quite a few steps.   Cheryl: What's the difference between threatened and endangered?             Endangered means an animal or plant is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range. Threatened means a species is likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future.  State and Federal statuses can be different from each other. The federal status takes precedence but states can have their own classifications. For example, a species can be considered threatened federally but can be endangered in the state of Arizona. That species would receive protection under the Endangered Species Act as well as state protection laws.   Kiersten: Let's look at how the Endangered Species Act has helped some of our feathered friends throughout the years.             The most famous and well-known example is the Bald Eagle. In the mid-1900s the bald eagle was at risk for extinction. Habitat loss and degradation, illegal shooting, and poisoning from the pesticide DDT was at fault. All of these causes were man-made issues. The bald eagle was listed as endangered in 1978 throughout the lower 48 states with the exception of Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington, and Wisconsin where they were listed as threatened. The Bald Eagle was adopted as the national symbol in 1782 and it is estimated at that time there were approximately 100,000 nesting pairs. In the mid to late 1800s their numbers began to decline at the same time that overhunting was causing a decline in waterfowl numbers, which is a major prey items for these eagles.             Due to the incorrect belief that eagles killed chickens, lamb and other domesticated livestock, shootings took many of their lives, as well as the discovery of DDT as a great way to get rid of mosquitos. DDT coated everything and was ingested by wildlife which made its way into the food eagles ate killing them and weakening their egg shells causing incubating mothers to crush their own eggs. By 1963 there were only 417 nesting pairs of bald eagles known to exist in the US. Listing the Bald Eagle as endangered under the Endangered Species Act allowed federal agencies to band together to begin the conservation efforts that included establishing captive breeding programs, enforcing protections legally, protecting nest sites during breeding season, and reintroduction programs.             Because of these efforts, in 1995 Bald Eagles were reclassified as threatened. In 2007 they were removed from the Endangered Species Act all together because their population was now estimated at least 9,789 nesting pairs in the contiguous United States. In 2019 an estimated 316,700 individuals existed with 71,467 of those being breeding pairs. The Bald eagle is an ESA success story and without these protections they would most likely have gone extinct.    Cheryl: Our next example is one you may not have heard of, and that is the Kirtland's Warbler. This is a small yellow-breasted warbler that migrates between their breeding grounds in Northern Michigan and winter grounds in the Bahamas. They only nest in large areas of dense, young jack pines. These habitats are typically produced through natural wildfires. Years of preventing cyclical wildfires through human efforts led to a decline in their preferred habitat. And the invasion of the parasitic brown-headed cowbird, due to the change in habitat, greatly diminished their population. In 1973, the Kirtland's Warbler was one of the first species listed under the Endangered Species Act. Efforts to recover this bird had been going on since the 1950s but without success. The listing allowed several forces to ban together to create a program that would be more successful.  To address the issues of habitat loss, the USDA Forest Service and Michigan Department of Natural Resources developed a program to harvest old jack pine forests and then plant new jack pines to provide those young trees the warblers needed. In 1980, Nature also helped out with a natural wildfire that burned 10,000 acres of jack pine habitat making way for new growth. In 1981 there existed only 232 pairs of Kirtland's warblers, five years later the numbers had dropped to 170. By the 1990's with the increase in available habitat the numbers began to rise. In 2001, their breeding pairs exceeding 1,000. In 2019 they hit 2300 breeding pairs and were removed from the Endangered Species Act.  Another success story for the ESA that Phil Huber, a national forest biologist, contributes to the teamwork of biologists, foresters, researchers, and volunteers made possible by the listing under the Endangered Species Act.   Kiersten: Our third example is the fastest creature on Earth, the Peregrine Falcon.             Prior to 1940 it was estimated that there were 3,875 nesting pairs of Peregrine Falcons in North America. By the 1960s peregrines had disappeared from the eastern United States and by the 1970s their population in the western United States had declined by 90%. By 1975 only 324 pairs existed in the United States. Loss of habitat, shooting, and egg collection plagued these falcons for years, but the truly devastating blow was the use of the pesticide DDT. Use of this chemical had the same impact on the peregrine as it did on the Bald Eagle. Brooding mothers were crushing their eggs due to a lack of calcium in the shell. American peregrines were quickly on their way to extinction.             This bird was classified as endangered in 1970 under the Endangered Species Conservation Act of 1969 and this listing was rolled over to the Endangered Species Act in 1973. When DDT was banned by the Environmental Protection Agency in 1972, recovering the peregrine falcon population became a real possibility. In 1974, The Peregrine Fund, national and state agencies in the United States and Canada, and private volunteers banned together to embark on a reintroduction program. Researchers at Cornell University successfully devised a plan to breed adults in captivity and with the help of state and federal wildlife services reintroduced these birds into the wild.             Because of these efforts, more than 6000 American peregrine falcons have been released in North America. In 1999, their numbers were so well recovered they were removed from the Endangered Species Act. The American Peregrine Falcon is the most dramatic success story of the Endangered Species Act.   Cheryl: These are just three dramatic examples of the success stories of the Endangered Species Act. As of 2016, there were 120 bird species protected under this act. According to a review published by the Center for Biological Diversity, 85% of continental U.S. birds protected by the Endangered Species Act have increased or stabilized since being protected. The average increase was 624%. Current recovering species include California Condor in California and Arizona that are up 391% since 1968, whooping cranes in the central U.S. that are up 923% since 1967, wood storks in the Southeast that are up 61% since 1984, California least terns that are up 1,835% since 1970, and Puerto Rican parrots that are up 354% since 1967.             These are amazing results! Currently there are 1,300 species of plants and animals listed as endangered or threatened in the United States under the Endangered Species Act. If the last 50 years show us anything, these species have a good shot at beating extinction as long as we all continue to work together.             As a side note, the birds in the success stories we talk about that have been removed from the ESA are still protected by federal law under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. For more on this act, please check out or episode titled Bird Laws.   Kiersten: Closing - The Audubon Society calls the Endangered Species Act the strongest federal safeguard against the extinction of species in the United States. The examples we've just talked about prove how this legislation does work. Reluctantly, in recent years there have been grumblings in Congress about limiting the effectiveness of this act. To protect our feathered friends we must make our feelings known by supporting the continued use of the Endangered Species Act so we can have another 50 years of success stories.

To celebrate the immeasurable impact of women in our nation's history, and to honor the scientists who have inspired others to dream, work, study, serve and succeed, Forecast is kicking off a special 10-episode series highlighting women's perspectives in research over the past 50 years. Eleven scientists from the Northern Research Station and Rocky Mountain Research Station will share their experiences from before, during and after careers with the USDA Forest Service. Stories of mentors and mentorship, motherhood, rural and urban stewardship, passions for science, leadership, and beyond. To kick things off, a conversation between a mentor and mentee about how they met, the evolution and value of their relationship, their shared diversity research, and where to go from here. Related Research: USDA Forest Service Employee Diversity During a Period of Workforce Contraction (2022) Strategies for Increasing Diversity and Inclusion at SAF Meetings (2017) Bridging the Gender Gap: The Demographics of Scientists in the USDA Forest Service and Academia (2015) Scientists: Laura Kenefic, Research Forester, Northern Research Station, Bradley, Maine Susan Stout, Emeritus Research Forester, Northern Research Station, Irvine, Pennsylvania If you're interested in hearing more women in the Forest Service, visit the National Forest Service Library and their HerStory oral history project. Produced by the USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station. Want more information? Visit us at www.nrs.fs.usda.gov/podcast/3/ Any questions? Connect with us on Twitter!

The Climate Change Tree Atlas, developed by the USDA Forest Service, is a resource for selecting Eastern U.S. trees to use in tree planting and forest restoration projects. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/  

Read the transcript here. “Going from the mow and blow to a more horticulturally knowledgeable approach to maintaining the landscape. And that that’s a big change. That’s a really big change, but basically we’re increasing the canopy cover and we’re cooling, we’re greening, we’re storing more carbon. We’re providing all these benefits, and one of the biggest being the wildlife. All the nature that’s coming to this habitat. So that would be my vision for a future that it’s more of a climate-ready landscape, less of the unused grass." Dr. Greg McPherson, research forester with the USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Research Station, emeritus, in Davis, California. #ShareTheShade | #LifeNotLawn This episode was sponsored by: Bartlett Tree Experts

On today's episode, we will be discussing the intersection of space science, climate change and policy.  How can space technology and geospatial data improve our ability to tackle the daunting environmental challenges we see before us?  And what does a positive and integrated Earth-Space future look like?  We'll cover all of this and more.On today's show we are joined by Dr. Raha Hakimdavar.Dr. Hakimdavar is the Director of Space Sciences at Ball Aerospace, where she develops civil space business strategy and leads engagements with the government and broader space sciences community.  Previously, Dr. Hakimdavar served as a hydrologist and acting national program lead in remote sensing and geospatial analysis research at the USDA Forest Service, where she developed innovative approaches to manage forest and aquatic resources in the United States and internationally.  She led research on the integration of space data into the UN Sustainable Development Goals and developed a whole of government framework for a global hydrology model to assess water risk during her Presidential Management Fellowship appointment at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.  Dr. Hakimdavar has consulted for UN Environment and the World Bank in the Caribbean and Latin America, notably helping to establish the first remote hydro-meteorological network for disaster risk reduction, agroforestry, and hydropower development in the South Department of Haiti.  She is also an adjunct professor in water and climate science at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service.Dr. Hakimdavar earned a B.S. in civil engineering from California State Polytechnic University and a M.S. and Ph.D. in civil engineering with an emphasis on hydrology from Columbia University.  She was a Fulbright Scholar in the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands and was awarded the KLM Airlines Sustainability and Innovation award for her work and research on hydro-ecology. We also want to extend a big thank you to our sponsors this year for supporting our show!Learn more about our Gold Sponsor Multiverse Media, an integrated media company focusing on space exploration, science, and technology, and check out the Cislunar Market Opportunities report produced by NewSpace Global, a Multiverse Media property, for a snapshot and user guide to the players and opportunities ahead for the cislunar economy.  To get your own copy please go to cislunar.report and use coupon code citizen10 for 10% off a single user license.  Learn more about our Silver Sponsor the Colorado School of Mines Space Resources Program, a first-of-its-kind interdisciplinary program that offers Certificate, Master of Science, and Ph.D. degrees for professionals around the world interested in the emerging field of extraterrestrial resources here.Support the showSubscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media!Instagram: @thecelestialcitizenTwitter: @celestialcitznLinkedIn: Celestial CitizenYouTube: @thecelestialcitizen

Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today's episode, we talk with Kylie Johnson, Southwest Ohio Regional Director for the Ohio Environmental Council about Environmental Advocacy, Pageants, and Transitioning from Country to City Life.   Read her full bio below.Help us continue to create great content! If you'd like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit www.environmentalprofessionalsradio.com/sponsor-form Showtimes: 2:44 Nic & Laura Talk about  writing a good email9:18  Interview with Kylie Johnson Starts  11:04  Pageants15:29  Environmental Advocacy21:12  Transitioning from Country to City Life25:31  Field NotesPlease be sure to ✔️subscribe, ⭐rate and ✍review. This podcast is produced by the National Association of Environmental Professions (NAEP). Check out all the NAEP has to offer at NAEP.org.Connect with Kylie Johnson at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyliejanejohnson/Guest Bio:As the Southwest Ohio Regional Director for the Ohio Environmental Council (OEC), Kylie Johnson works to advance environmental justice and make protection of Ohio's land, air, and water a priority of local and state leaders. She began her career with the national nonprofit Action for the Climate Emergency (ACE) where she educated high school students about the science, consequences, and solutions of climate change and empowered them to take action. Prior to joining OEC in 2021, Kylie managed the Green Learning Station - a retrofitted gas station transformed into a LEED Platinum certified environmental education center and green infrastructure demonstration site. Kylie earned her B.S. in Conservation Science from Muskingum University and M.S. in Environmental Studies from Ohio University, where she was funded by the USDA Forest Service and Georgetown University to conduct urban composting research in Edinburgh, Scotland; Washington, D.C.; and Baltimore, Maryland.Music CreditsIntro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace MesaOutro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs MullerSupport the show

Wildland firefighters are a unique bunch... Especially when it comes to the culture, and how we interact with "outsiders", our mission, and with each other...That's why we have Matt Carroll and Jody Jahn on the show today to talk, more in depth, about the "Deep Dive" project by the USFS and how it can reveal some insights about why we make the decisions that we do...About Matt: "Matt Carroll works as an Organizational Learning Ambassador with the USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station's Office of Innovation and Organizational Learning (IOL). His focus is on piloting forward-looking learning projects in and beyond the physical safety realm using the practices and philosophies developed in the Facilitated Learning Analysis (FLA) process. Currently he is imbedded with the Forest Service's Work Environment and Performance Office (WEPO) to build capacity for learning in the anti-harassment program.Prior to his role as a Learning Ambassador, he worked for three years at Acadia National Park as the Interagency Zone, Assistant Fire Management Officer (AFMO) for the North Country Interagency Fire Program, responsible for the 37 U.S. Fish and Wildlife and 22 National Park units within the 6 New England states.Over half of Matt's career was spent as a primary wildland firefighter. He began in 2000 working on the Baker River Interagency Hotshot Crew out of western Washington. He then spent 11 years as a Smokejumper with the McCall Smokejumpers based out of Idaho. Concurrent with his time as a firefighter he took on a number of detail assignments including to the Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers program at the Washington Office, as the R4 Fire and Aviation Management Diversity Outreach and Recruitment Coordinator (FAMDORC), on an R5 team developing a region-wide assessment to inform forest level plan revisions, and with the Forest Service's International Program (IP) in Brazil andPeru to develop methods and curricula for teaching wildland fire suppression and chainsaw safety to a wide range of local actors including settlers, indigenous communities and ranchers.Matt's academic background is a mix of biophysical and social science at community centered schools with interdisciplinary curricula including an Associate's degree from Paul Smith's College, a Bachelor of Arts from College of the Atlantic and a Master's of Forestry from Yale's School of Forestry and Environmental Studies."About Jody Jahn (Researcher, CU Boulder): " Jody Jahn, PhD: Jody is an associate professor of Organizational Communication at University of Colorado Boulder. Her research looks at how wildland firefighters learn about hazards through integrating codified knowledge (e.g., 10 & 18, safety documents) with their embodied experience. This research program builds from 8 seasons of wildland firefighting and two seasons of work in Antarctica.Both of these folks are some heavy hitters on why we make the decisions that we do on the line... And they are determined to make it a safer, more efficient, and more inclusive environment for future generations of wildland firefighters.To participate in the "Deep Dive" project, check out the following link:USFS Deep Dive ProjectTo get ahold of Matt Carroll, check out this link if you have any questions:Matt Carroll, USFSYou know the drill...Stay safe, stay savage...Enjoy!------------------The Anchor Point Podcast is supported by the following wonderful folks...Mystery RanchNeed badass packs? Then look no further than Mystery Ranch!https://www.mysteryranch.comHotshot BreweryWanna pick up our Anchor Point Podcast merch or need killer coffee? Hit up Hotshot Brewery!!!https://www.hotshotbrewing.comNot sponsors of The Anchor Point Podcast, but great organizations:The Wildland Firefighter FoundationAnd, as always, please consider supporting this great nonprofit organization - The Wildland Firefighter Foundation!https://wffoundation.orgThe Smokey GenerationWanna get some history and knowledge on Wildland Fire? Hit up The Smokey Generation!http://wildfire-experience.org

As wildfires become more common and powerful, the Giant Sequoias of the American West are burning at alarming rates. These enormous beings stand at a few hundred feet in height and a hundred feet in diameter. Due to climate change and 100 years of human mismanagement, the forests where these Sequoias live are being lost to wildfire. In this episode, Kris sits down with Sam Prentice, District Hydrologist for the USDA Forest Service, to speak about how wildfires are impacting our Giant Sequoia groves, the surrounding communities, and what we can do about it.  This episode also dives into our history of fire management, or mismanagement, in the United States, and how current government bodies and nonprofits are not on the same page for a mitigation plan.  Links from this episode: Save The Sequoias Act 10 Tips to Prevent Wildfires Smokey Bear's Helpful Website The Sequoia Conservation Fund Read the Access Fund article about how wildfires are impacting climbers.  Plug Tone Outdoors is part of the Plug Tone Audio Collective. Check out our website or follow along on Instagram to learn more about our other shows. This episode of Plug Tone Outdoors was created and produced by Kris Hampton. Music by Mepa Melson, Serge Quadrado, Anton Vlasov, LesFM and Coma Media from Pixabay.com Find a full transcript of this episode, images from Sam, and more, at our site.  

In this episode of Fire University, Marcus chats with Dr. Katie Greenberg, research ecologist of upland hardwood ecology and management for the USDA Forest Service. Join as they discuss findings from long-term research treatments studying the effects of fire intensity on disturbance-dependent species. From open savannahs to upland oaks, you'll learn the history of fire on the North American landscape as well as tips for improving your current land management practices.   Katie H. Greenberg | cathryn.greenberg@usda.gov Paper: Greenberg et al 2021. Introduction to Fire Ecology Across USA Forested Ecosystems: Past, Present, and Future. In Fire Ecology and Management: Past, Present, and Future of US Forested Ecosystems (pp. 1-30). Springer, Cham.   Want to help fund ongoing research at the UF DEER Lab? Click here to donate today! For more information, follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube Dr. Marcus Lashley: @DrDisturbance UF DEER Lab: @ufdeerlab