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Forest Service Awards American Forests $12M to Support Resilient Reforestation for Underserved Communities

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

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PINE BLUFF, Ariz., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The USDA Forest Service has awarded American Forests $12 million to help tribes and underserved communities access financial and technical support for resilient reforestation.

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PINE BLUFF, Ariz., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The USDA Forest Service has awarded American Forests $12 million to help tribes and underserved communities access financial and technical support for resilient reforestation.
Over the next three years, American Forests will collaborate with the Forest Service and numerous partners to make resilient reforestation more affordable and accessible for underserved landowners, including federally recognized tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations.
Through the award, American Forests and partnering organizations will help forest owners participate in emerging private markets for resilient reforestation.
Funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, the program is investing $145 million in organizations that support underserved and small-acreage forest owners.

Gale Primary Sources Release Four New Archives Devoted to Contributions from Underrecognized Communities

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gale, part of Cengage Group, is continuing its support of academic initiatives in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) with the release of four new archives on the Gale Primary Sources (GPS) platform. These archives unlock perspectives on interdisciplinary subjects, including the histories of LGBTQ+ communities in North America, the treatment of disabilities in society, refugeeism and relief work during the Cold War period and the environmental impact of colonial policies in Africa and Asia – all topics that represent some of the fastest-growing areas of research and teaching. Making accessible the often unheard voices of those who lived it, these unique collections enable researchers and students to break past barriers, gain new insights and make key connections between past events and their influence on the world we live in today.

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These new archives drive exploration of different perspectives by connecting researchers and students to primary sources that create a culture of discovery and understanding."
These new archives are available on the Gale Primary Sources platform, enabling cross-archival searching to help users make new connections across topics.
This allows researchers to apply natural language processing tools across thousands of documents from Gale Primary Sources and perform a variety of textual analyses.
For more information or to request a trial, visit the Gale Primary Sources web page .

Dr. Melissa Ivers Launches Prestigious Scholarship Recognizing Triumph Over Adversity

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Melissa Ivers is thrilled to announce the establishment of the highly anticipated Dr. Melissa Ivers Scholarship for Overcoming Adversity.

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Melissa Ivers is thrilled to announce the establishment of the highly anticipated Dr. Melissa Ivers Scholarship for Overcoming Adversity.
Open to applicants nationwide, the Dr. Melissa Ivers Scholarship seeks to celebrate the remarkable journeys of individuals from all walks of life who have overcome adversity with courage and determination.
Through the Dr. Melissa Ivers Scholarship, she aims to provide a platform for individuals to share their stories of triumph and inspire others facing similar obstacles.
For more information about the Dr. Melissa Ivers Scholarship for Overcoming Adversity and how to apply, please visit https://drmelissaiversscholarship.com/ or email [email protected] .

Western National Parks Association Announces Winners of Research Grants and Ernest Quintana and Marty Sterkel Education Scholarship

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

TUCSON, Ariz., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 15, 2024, Western National Parks Association (WNPA) announced the three winners of the Ernest Quintana and Marty Sterkel Education Scholarship: Kelsey Carlson, Paola Hinojosa and Carla Navarrete.

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TUCSON, Ariz., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 15, 2024, Western National Parks Association (WNPA) announced the three winners of the Ernest Quintana and Marty Sterkel Education Scholarship: Kelsey Carlson, Paola Hinojosa and Carla Navarrete.
"We congratulate all grant and scholarship recipients as we recognize their passion and commitment to national parks."
"A glance at the diversity of awarded projects provides a sense of excitement about our future in our Western national parks."
For more information about research funded by Western National Parks Association and the organization's commitment to preserving and protecting national parks, visit wnpa.org/wnpa-research/ .

Flowers that transform gardens and elegant rooms along with an exhibit by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly lead the way for Spring at Biltmore

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

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Across Biltmore's property, thousands of spring flowers bloom starting with daffodils, followed by tulips, wisteria, azaleas, rhododendron and roses.

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Across Biltmore's property, thousands of spring flowers bloom starting with daffodils, followed by tulips, wisteria, azaleas, rhododendron and roses.
While Biltmore's grounds flourish with new blooms, the estate's floral team has created floral decor inside Biltmore House that reflects the theme of "Spring Romance."
Victorian-era maypoles decorated with ribbon and fresh spring plants offer a cheerful and nostalgic welcome to guests as they enter to tour Biltmore House.
Elegant offerings are also available at Village Hotel on Biltmore Estate, and the private Cottages on Biltmore Estate.

Popular Conservation Program Extended until April 26

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Friday, March 22, 2024

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DAVIS, Calif., March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to give additional farmers and ranchers an opportunity to apply for historic Inflation Reduction Act funding, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California has extended the popular NRCS Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) until April 26, 2024.

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DAVIS, Calif., March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to give additional farmers and ranchers an opportunity to apply for historic Inflation Reduction Act funding, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California has extended the popular NRCS Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) until April 26, 2024.
"CSP helps producers address their unique resource concerns and supports them to achieve their stewardship goals through this popular program."
CSP provides producers payments for actively managing, maintaining, and expanding conservation activities integrated within their agricultural operations.
If a producer chooses to take the next step towards improving their operations, NRCS staff can work with them to develop a free, personalized conservation plan, with conservation practices that can help them reach their agricultural production and conservation goals.

Regional parks in British Columbia's Central Okanagan join Canada's national conservation network, conserving nature and combatting climate change

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Friday, March 22, 2024

Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, commended the Regional District of Central Okanagan in British Columbia for its contribution to biodiversity conservation in Canada.

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Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, commended the Regional District of Central Okanagan in British Columbia for its contribution to biodiversity conservation in Canada.
The Regional District has officially recognized 25 regional parks as part of Canada's national conservation network, further solidifying the Regional District of Central Okanagan's commitment to nature conservation.
The Regional District of Central Okanagan is a trailblazer for reporting its locally protected and conserved areas directly in the national database.
The Regional District of Central Okanagan is one of 27 regional districts, a government structure unique to the province of British Columbia.

Remote Sensing Services Market Projected to Reach $41.72 billion by 2030 - Exclusive Report by 360iResearch

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

Geographically, the market showcases diverse adoption patterns; North America leads in satellite and aerial imaging technologies applications across varied domains.

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Geographically, the market showcases diverse adoption patterns; North America leads in satellite and aerial imaging technologies applications across varied domains.
The key players in the Remote Sensing Services Market include Hexagon AB, BAE Systems PLC, Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc., General Dynamics Corporation, Airbus SE, and others.
We proudly unveil ThinkMi, a cutting-edge AI product designed to transform how businesses interact with the Remote Sensing Services Market.
"Dive into the Remote Sensing Services Market Landscape: Explore 183 Pages of Insights, 568 Tables, and 28 Figures"

Remote Sensing Services Market Projected to Reach $41.72 billion by 2030 - Exclusive Report by 360iResearch

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

Geographically, the market showcases diverse adoption patterns; North America leads in satellite and aerial imaging technologies applications across varied domains.

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Geographically, the market showcases diverse adoption patterns; North America leads in satellite and aerial imaging technologies applications across varied domains.
The key players in the Remote Sensing Services Market include Hexagon AB, BAE Systems PLC, Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc., General Dynamics Corporation, Airbus SE, and others.
We proudly unveil ThinkMi, a cutting-edge AI product designed to transform how businesses interact with the Remote Sensing Services Market.
"Dive into the Remote Sensing Services Market Landscape: Explore 183 Pages of Insights, 568 Tables, and 28 Figures"

From chopping to protecting: Forest gatekeepers for four generations

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

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That, is the Sanzhaolun Forest Farm; as the first national forest park in Jiangxi province, 94.59% of the land inside the park is covered by forests.

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That, is the Sanzhaolun Forest Farm; as the first national forest park in Jiangxi province, 94.59% of the land inside the park is covered by forests.
Zhu Jiufu, the grandfather of the Zhu family, began his story with the forest farm in 1965.
Back then, timber and Mao bamboo were plentiful in the Sanzhaolun Forest Farm, with production hitting 10,000 m3 of wood per year.
From deforestation to preservation, the story of the family's four generations on a forest farm epitomizes how China's philosophy on the protection of forest resources iterates.