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GSU Department of Land Resources professors and students present at Universities in the Philippines
date_rangeJuly 9, 2024
Eight ÏãåúÖ±²¥ students along with two faculty members, Dr. Rico Gazal, Professor of Forestry and Mr.
ÏãåúÖ±²¥ receives Grant to Increase Awareness for Natural Resource Managment Program
date_rangeJanuary 16, 2024
Dr. Rico M. Gazal, Professor in the Department of Land Resources at ÏãåúÖ±²¥ (GSU), has spearheaded a groundbreaking initiative aimed at revolutionizing the recruitment and retention efforts within the university's esteemed Natural Resource Management program. This initiative included receiving a $25,000 grant to continue practices.
ÏãåúÖ±²¥ Professor presents at International ConferenceÂ
date_rangeJanuary 2, 2024
The Philippine Forestry Education Network (PFEN), Inc., a distinguished non-stock and non-profit organization comprising accredited forestry schools in the Philippines, proudly announced its inaugural International Conference this past October 25-27, 2023. Themed "Engaging the Academe to Lead in the Revitalization of the Wood and Wood-based Industries for Economic Recovery," the event took place at the University of Mindanao, Davao City.
ÏãåúÖ±²¥ Forestry and Wildlife Students Blaze Trails in Hands-On Learning Opportunities Â
date_rangeDecember 4, 2023
In a hands-on display of practical education, the Forestry and Wildlife students in the FRST 209 Silviculture class at ÏãåúÖ±²¥ recently conducted a prescribed fire on the college farm, followed by an enlightening field trip to Weyerhaeuser property in Greenbrier County.
First Ever "Forest Carbon Management in Central Appalachia Conference" Highlights Research on Urban Campus Trees
date_rangeOctober 30, 2023
The inaugural "Forest Carbon Management in Central Appalachia Conference" took place from September 25 to 27, 2023, at the Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place in Morgantown, West Virginia. The conference, sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and West Virginia University (WVU), attracted a diverse audience of researchers, academics, students, extension agents, foresters, entrepreneurs, non-profit organizations, wood products industry representatives, landowners, and other stakeholders.
Distinguished Professor Dr. Rogelio Andrada Presented Insights on Sustainable Ecotourism Practices in the Philippines
date_rangeOctober 12, 2023
Dr. Rogelio Andrada, a prominent professor hailing from the esteemed University of the Philippines Los Banos College of Forestry and Natural Resources, delivered an enlightening presentation on the dynamics of ecotourism management in the Philippines. Considering the COVID-19 pandemic's profound impacts, Dr. Andrada's expertise shed light on the transformative practices that have emerged in response to the new normal.
ÏãåúÖ±²¥ Hosts NHLA Log Grading Course
date_rangeJune 6, 2023
ÏãåúÖ±²¥ recently hosted a two-day National Hardwood Lumber Association Log Grading course.
ÏãåúÖ±²¥, WV State University Join Forces to Plant Trees
date_rangeApril 19, 2023
On Wednesday, April 5, students, faculty, and staff in ÏãåúÖ±²¥â€™s Department of Land Resources participated in the planting of 500 trees on and around the College Forest.
ÏãåúÖ±²¥ Student Conducts Institution’s First Live Vertebrate Experiment
date_rangeMarch 15, 2023
ÏãåúÖ±²¥ student Jared Bishop is conducting a two-phase experiment that examines the effects of industrial waste and infrastructural concerns in various West Virginia watersheds.
ÏãåúÖ±²¥ Students Learn About Forest Inventory and Analysis Program
date_rangeMarch 10, 2023
ÏãåúÖ±²¥ natural resource management students in the Forest Measurements II course recently met with Forester Karen Kubly of U.S. Forest Service.