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A Tale of Two Plans
The accompanying story discusses proposed regulations that would diminish the role of the National Forest Service in approving oil and gas development in the National Forests. Diminishing the…
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Thoughts from our president
It’s hard to believe that we are in October, but it is very evident witnessing the start of the annual transformation from green to the scarlet, purple,…
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More Drilling in the National Forests?
By John McFerrin The United States Department of Agriculture (parent agency of the United States Forest Service) has proposed new regulations that would diminish…
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In the company of trees
By Danske Dandridge If one wishes to be taken into the intimate confidence of a great tree, and to get the full enjoyment of…
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A New Use for Public Lands?
Public lands, especially our National Forests, are managed for “multiple use.” By statute, they are required to be managed for the often competing values of recreation, grazing, timber, watershed protection, wildlife and fish,…
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ClimateWise: The Causes of Climate Change
By the Highlands Conservancy Climate Change Committee. There are a number of causes for climate change; some are natural and some are anthropogenic –…
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Cool Facts about the Cerulean Warbler
On the wintering grounds in South America the Cerulean Warbler usually is found in mixed-species foraging flocks, associating with tropical tanagers and other resident species.When renesting after…
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We Have Lost a Great Friend
Dr. Wayne Campbell Spiggle, Jr. devoted husband and father, physician lover of the outdoors and a West Virginia Highlands Conservancy member and Board member, died on Friday,…
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Migratory Birds Dodge a Bullet (at least for now)
By John McFerrin Migratory birds will now receive greater protection than they otherwise might have, thanks to a decision by a United States District…
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Rule Change Allows More Methane into the Air
By John McFerrin The United States Environmental Protection Agency has eliminated a rule which had limited leaks and flares of methane from oil and…
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