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Steering Committee Call for 2-11-13: The Appalachian LCC Steering Committee held a conference call on February 11, 2013 to decide on project descriptions, developed through the review and revision of the Science Needs Portfolio, for full solicitation as RFP grants for this year's projects to be funded. The Steering Committee discussed and voted on which project descriptions the Appalachian LCC will accept applications for and specified specific funding guidelines and requirements for those project applications. The call concluded with details on the next face-to-face meeting to take place on April 22-24 in Blacksburg, VA.

Work Plan Research-related Needs: Elements of the recently adopted 5-‐year Work Plan provide guidance on science needs and project activities that would support the AppLCC Steering Committee’s near-‐term objectives.

Discussion Summary of Top Ranked Science Needs: The Integrated Planning Team recommended 5 Top Ranked Science Needs to the Steering Committee. Each project for science needs is thought to be completed in 12-18 months.

Agenda for February 11th, 2013 ISC Call: Details meeting objectives, prioritization of the top ranked science needs, work plan research-related tasks, and close of meeting instructions.

Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Conservation 2013 Broadcast Series: What does it Matter?Attitudes and Values Make a Difference for Conservation

Planning for Growth and Open Space Conservation Webinar Series: An All Lands Approach to Ecosystem Services: Water Focus

USDA Reports Synthesize Literature on Climate Change Effects and Adaptation Strategies for U.S. Agriculture and Forests: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released two comprehensive reports today that synthesize the scientific literature on climate change effects and adaptation strategies for U.S. agriculture and forests.

Ohio River Basin FHP Overview and Strategy: This presentation provides a general overview of the ORBFHP. It includes information on the regional partnership's mission, the region in which they are targeting their conservation work, the types of rivers and streams they are focusing on, and the strategies they are using to combat threats to the Basin.

How to Use a Collection as the Front Page of a Folder: How to use collections to give your folders a forward facing page that displays the folders' content.

State: Description of the private, public draft, and published 'state' of content on the portal.

Data Needs / Data Architecture - Scope of Work: This is the scope of work prepared by Dr. Rob Baldwin of Clemson University to conduct a study to assess the data needs related to the Appalachian LCC region, assemble available data sets and post to AppLCC cloud server, and to design the appropriate data architecture to support the landscape-level conservation planning and modeling to achieve the stated vision of the AppLCC Partnership. (Do not distribute draft.)

Appalachian LCC ISC Conference Call October 4, 2012: The Appalachian LCC Interim Steering Committee (ISC) held a conference call on October 4 to discuss and make decisions regarding several important topics including requested boundary adjustment from the Central Hardwoods JV, adoption of the Appalachian LCC Work Plan, expenditure decision of the FY 12 program funds, and consideration of request for membership to the ISC from the National Audubon Society.

Gov. Deal Honors Three Companies as 2012 Forestry for Wildlife Partners: Gov. Nathan Deal recognized three corporate forest landowners today for their stewardship in land management and practices benefiting the state’s wildlife.