Returning NC's Hemlocks to Long-Term Health
The plight of the hemlock in North Carolina and the state’s efforts to restore these important trees were featured in Joanie Stiers’ article “Rescue Mission: Efforts Re-energize to Protect the Historic Hemlock” which appeared in the 2018 issue of the…
Help spread the word! Applications are now being accepted for the AmeriCorps Project Conserve HRI Stewardship and Volunteer Engagement Associate with the Hemlock Restoration Initiative of WNC Communities. The 11-month term will run from September 4, 2018 to July 31,…
In its February/March 2018 issue, the Appalachian Voice–published by the environmental advocacy non-profit, Appalachian Voices–featured two stories about the plight of eastern and Carolina hemlocks and efforts to save them in the Southern Appalachians. One article by AV editor Molly…
The plight of the hemlock has been featured on two podcasts recently. In November, HRI Coordinator, Margot Wallston, and HRI Outreach Associate, Sara deFosset were guests on the 7 Minute Science podcast created by the Asheville Museum of Science and…
The plight of the hemlock seems to be garnering more attention as of late. On Friday April 7, 2017 the Asheville Citizen Times featured an article in its ‘local’ section about the important work that is being done to conserve…
In collaboration with partners: Transylvania County Cooperative Extension Service, Transylvania County Natural Resource Council, Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy and the Hemlock Restoration Initiative, Transylvania County is launching a program which will assist private land owners by providing a 50% match for…