Across Appalachia

Environmental and cultural news briefs

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October 11, 2019

Conservation Grants Aim to Improve Cumberland Shortleaf Pine Forest

A series of grants and other funds totaling $2.6 million are slated for conservation work on more than 9,700 acres of shortleaf pine and riparian forest in Alabama, Kentucky and Tennessee.

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October 11, 2019

New State Trail Designated in Western North Carolina

The Northern Peaks Trail was officially designated as a North Carolina state trail in July. Planners of the 40-mile trail from Boone to West Jefferson aim to focus on education and conservation.

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October 11, 2019

Nantahala River Recovers from Landslide

The U.S. Forest Service closed the Nantahala River to recreational use for nearly two weeks after a severe storm in late August triggered landslides.

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October 11, 2019

Student Sustainability Program at Virginia Tech Receives Award

A Virginia Tech program that implements student-proposed green projects received an award for innovation in sustainability.

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August 6, 2019

Job Corps Sites to Remain Open

The Trump administration reversed its decision to privatize 16 federal job centers and close nine after public and political backlash.

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