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Crosscut saws in the wilderness with the Dolly Sods Wilderness Stewards
By Dave Johnston, Dolly Sods Wilderness Stewards The most fundamental principle of designated wilderness in the United States is that there should be as…
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Save the Date: Celebrating the legacy of Helen McGinnis and Dolly Sods Wilderness
By Jordan Howes, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Mark your calendars for an evening that celebrates one of West Virginia’s most significant conservation victories and…
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Board highlights from WVHC’s January 2026 meeting
By John McFerrin, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy The main topic of discussion was the promotion of Olivia Miller to the position of executive director….
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Thoughts from our President
The snow is falling and the temperatures are plummeting, so we can safely say winter has arrived in the Highlands. The ski slopes are opening: White Grass…
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Crosscut Sawyer Training
We’re holding a two-day crosscut sawyer training with the Forest Service on October 18–19 at Seneca Rocks, and we’d love to have you join us. The first day will be…
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Helen McGinnis leaves West Virginia, but her legacy stays in the Highlands
By John McFerrin, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Longtime member, leader, and friend Helen McGinnis is leaving West Virginia and moving to Massachusetts to be…
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Thoughts from our President
Daylight is getting shorter, the leaves are turning, and the first frosts are already settling into Canaan Valley. Autumn is a season of change, and just as…
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Board highlights from August 2025
By John McFerrin, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy The July 2026 board meeting of the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy was a combination of saying hello…
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Dobbin Slashings Preserve is now open
The moment many of you have been waiting for—Dobbin Slashings Preserve is now open for public visitation! We’re excited to share that the Dobbin…
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Thoughts from our President
Dear friends and fellow lovers of the Highlands, Over many years as a member of the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy, I’ve seen many battles…
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