Browsing by Author "Davis, Lynn"

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    11,000 tree seedlings to be planted across the commonwealth in commemoration of Jamestown's 400th anniversary
    Davis, Lynn (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2007-04-25)
    Virginia Tech's College of Natural Resources and the Virginia Cooperative Extension are partnering with the Virginia Department of Forestry and the Virginia Museum of Natural History to get 11,000 tree seedlings planted across the commonwealth in commemoration of Jamestown's 400th anniversary.
  • 200 students, coaches to arrive for National 4-H Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program
    Davis, Lynn (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2004-12-21)
    Two hundred 4-H teenagers and their coaches from 30 states will pour into Virginia Tech Thursday, July 28 to Aug. 1 to compete in an annual national wildlife habitat evaluation contest.
  • 23rd Annual Mudbass Classic Tournament to be held Saturday
    Davis, Lynn (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2006-04-27)
    The Virginia Tech Department of Fisheries and Wildlife and the Virginia Tech Chapter of the American Fisheries Society (AFS) will host the 23rd Annual Mudbass Classic Tournament on Saturday, April 29, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Applications being accepted for national Zone VI Urban Forestry Fellowship
    Davis, Lynn (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2008-11-18)
    Virginia Tech's College of Natural Resources is now accepting applications for a national urban forestry fellowship offered by the Garden Club of America and made possible through the donations of its Zone VI members, national membership, and Casey Trees. The first awards were presented in 2006.
  • Aquaculture renovations at Virginia Tech keep program progressive
    Davis, Lynn (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2003-12-04)
    Recent renovations at Virginia Tech's Aquaculture Center bring to the College of Natural Resources new technology, lab space, and a greater capacity to provide useful information to industry.
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    Audrey Zink-Sharp appointed wood science and forest products interim department head
    Davis, Lynn (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2009-06-17)
    Audrey Zink-Sharp has been appointed as interim head of the Department of Wood Science and Forest Products in Virginia Tech's College of Natural Resources.
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    Audrey Zink-Sharp named Society of Wood Science and Technology Fellow
    Davis, Lynn (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2010-11-04)

    Professor Audrey Zink-Sharp of Virginia Tech's College of Natural Resources and Environment has been elected a Fellow of the Society for Wood Science and Technology.

  • Audrey Zink-Sharp president of Society of Wood Science and Technology
    Davis, Lynn (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2004-10-04)
    Audrey Zink-Sharp, of Blacksburg, associate professor of wood science and forest products in Virginia Tech's College of Natural Resources, is the incoming president of the Society of Wood Science and Technology (SWST).
  • Baker Appointed Extension Associate For Landowner Education
    Davis, Lynn (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2003-05-30)
    Shawn Baker has been appointed extension associate for landowner education at Virginia Tech. He will coordinate the Virginia Landowner Education Program, including the development and delivery of workshops and web-based educational programs, preparation of educational materials, and distribution of the Forest Landowner Update, a periodical newsletter and events calendar. Baker holds bachelor's and master's degrees from the department of forestry at Virginia Tech. His appointment takes effect in June.
  • Bent Mountain resident and student receives Virginia Chapters of the Wildlife Society Student Scholarship
    Davis, Lynn (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2004-06-24)
    Michael Nichols of Bent Mountain, Va., a senior majoring in wildlife science in the College of Natural Resources at Virginia Tech, was awarded the Virginia Chapters of the Wildlife Society Student Scholarship.
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    Brian Murphy receives Edward S. Diggs Teaching Scholar Award
    Davis, Lynn (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2007-11-30)
    Brian Murphy of New Castle, Va., fisheries and wildlife science professor at Virginia Tech's College of Natural Resources, has received a 2007 Edward S. Diggs Teaching Scholar Award. The award, established in 1992, honors outstanding teachers who make exceptional contributions that mutually benefit the classroom environment and the department's academic mission.
  • Butterfly Garden, Science On Show, Enhances Cheatham Hall
    Davis, Lynn (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2003-10-02)
    Wednesday morning Virginia Tech saw the birth of a monarch butterfly, with a dozen more ready to hatch in the next several days. The process has been unfolding for two weeks inside the front door of Cheatham Hall, home of the College of Natural Resources, under the curious gazes of students and faculty. It all started this summer with an effort by faculty and staff to provide some natural wildlife habitat while enhancing the outside appearance of the new wing of Cheatham Hall at Virginia Tech.
  • Capital Region Awards 22 Natural Resource certificates
    Davis, Lynn (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2004-10-01)
    Virginia Tech's College of Natural Resources in the Capital Region awarded 22 students a Certificate of Graduate Study in Natural Resources in a special ceremony recently at the Tower Club in Vienna, Va.
  • Center for Forest Products Marketing and Management presents marketing workshop
    Davis, Lynn (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2005-09-06)
    In efforts to keep the state and America globally competitive, Virginia Tech' Center for Forest Products and Marketing Management will offer its 12th annual workshop on forest products marketing.
  • Center For Forest Products Offers Short Course On Customer Service Training
    Davis, Lynn (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2003-06-17)
    The Center for Forest Products Marketing and Management will present a new short course, "Customer Service Training." The course will be held on Thursday, October 23 at the Donaldson Brown Hotel and Conference Center on Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus.
  • Center for Unit Load Design holds first advisory committee meeting
    Davis, Lynn (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2005-06-17)
    Twenty-eight representatives from the packaging, pallet, and materials handling equipment industries, U.S. government, and user groups met recently at Virginia Tech's Center for Unit Load Design to lay the groundwork for the formation of the center's Advisory Board. Attending the landmark meeting in Blacksburg, were representatives from IBM, P&G, Eastman Chemical, and the U.S. Navy.
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    Chip Frazier named Thomas M. Brooks Professor of Wood Science and Forest Products
    Davis, Lynn (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2007-03-28)
    Charles E. "Chip" Frazier of Blacksburg, professor of wood science and forest products in the College of Natural Resources at Virginia Tech, has been appointed the Thomas M. Brooks Professor of Wood Science and Forest Products by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors during the board's quarterly meeting March 26.
  • Christopher B. Davidson receives College of Natural Resources Young Alumnus Award
    Davis, Lynn (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2007-06-08)
    The College of Natural Resources and the Virginia Tech Alumni Association jointly presented Christopher B. Davidson of Memphis, Tenn., with the Young Alumnus Award-Graduate Degree.
  • Citizen input sought on wood as an alternative energy source
    Davis, Lynn (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2008-08-11)
    Wood could help solve the nation's energy woes. To look at some of the possibilities, the Virginia Tech College of Natural Resources Virginia Cooperative Extension, and other key partners are holding two public meetings across the state to gain input from community leaders, planners, and economic development officers; forestry industry professionals and consultants; logging and vegetation management contractors; developers and builders; forest landowners; and interested citizens.
  • Citizens conference for restoring urban streams to be held in June
    Davis, Lynn (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2009-05-06)
    Restoring degraded streams is critical if healthy forest ecosystems are to be maintained.