Citing an unsuccessful reintroduction program, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced a plan to dramatically decrease the habitat of the remaining 35 endangered red wolves in Eastern North Carolina.
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Asian Carp Spreading Near East Tennessee
Evidence of Asian carp, an invasive species that can potentially injure boaters or recreationists by jumping out of the water, has been found in Chickamauga Lake northeast of Chattanooga, Tenn.
A Journey Through the Daniel Boone National Forest
The Daniel Boone National Forest today is the result of decades of decisions and actions — some controversial — by forest staff, government officials, environmental groups and volunteers.
TAGS: Appalachian history Beaver Creek Wilderness Clifty Wilderness Daniel Boone National Forest Kentucky recreation Red River Gorge timber
Oil and Gas Drilling in Appalachia’s National Forests
Oil and gas reserves can be found beneath the Allegheny, Monongahela, Wayne, Daniel Boone, George Washington and Jefferson national forests. But while some forests have a high number of drilling wells, others have none or relatively few.
Where Does Your Forest Stand with the Plan?
A summary of where each national forest in Central and Southern Appalachia is in the forest planning process.
TAGS: allegheny national forest Chattahoochee National Forest Cherokee National Forest Daniel Boone National Forest forest plan George Washington National Forest Jefferson National Forest Monongahela National Forest national forest Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests sumter national forest US Forest Service wayne national forest
As the Climate Changes, National Forests Adapt
Climate change scientists across the country are compiling data on temperature, rainfall and wildlife in order to anticipate coming challenges for forests and respond appropriately.
Honoring Clint Dye
The Appalachian Voice remembers Southwest Virginia human rights advocate and Voice distributor Clint Dye.
Rural Residents Face Greater Energy Costs than National Average
A new report found that rural households spend much more on energy costs than urban households and that some groups such as renters, elderly residents and non-white residents are hit particularly hard.
TAGS: american council for an energy-efficient economy and energy efficiency for all energy burden Energy Efficiency rural
Blair Mountain Returns to National Register of Historic Places
The site of West Virginia’s Blair Mountain labor conflict between coal miners and law enforcement was placed back on the National Register of Historic Places after a federal judge ruled its delisting to be unlawful.
TAGS: blair mountain Coal coal miners National Register of Historic Places union United Mine Workers of America
Black Lung Disease Surges as Support for Miners Dwindles
A recent study shows that black lung disease in Appalachian coal miners is at a 25-year high — but federal taxes on coal companies that help compensate affected miners are set to expire next year.
