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    May 17, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  1. Heavy rain results in trail and campground closures

    Due to heavy rain and localized flooding, the U.S. Forest Service has closed portions of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests on the Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger District.
    Due to heavy rain and localized flooding, the U.S. Forest Service has closed portions of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests on the Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger District. Personnel are continuing to assess damage from nearly nine inches of...

    Tags: Natural Resources, Forests, Environmental Issues

    2. May 10, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  2. Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets honors one of its own

    At Virginia Tech, a somber ceremony took place Thursday afternoon.
    WDBJ7 Reporter
    At Virginia Tech, a somber ceremony took place Thursday afternoon. The Corps of Cadets honored one of its own who died nearly 30 years ago serving our nation. Marine 2nd Lt. Maurice Hukill graduated from Virginia Tech in 1981. He recieved his degree in...

    Tags: Beirut (Lebanon), Unrest, Conflicts and War, Human Interest, Natural Resources, Wildlife

    3. Apr 16, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  3. UPDATED: Brush fire burning near Radford contained, cause identified

    <strong>UPDATED 8:35pm:</strong>
    UPDATED 8:35pm: The Virginia Department of Forestry says a brush fire that began Monday evening east of Radford, was caused by a person cutting junk with a cutting torch. The fire is contained as of 8:30pm Monday. A total of 18 acres burned. At one...

    Tags: Science and Technology, Natural Resource Industry, Natural Resources, Agricultural Research and Technology, Fires

    4. Apr 18, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  4. UPDATED: Rain helping firefighters contain wildfires

    A steady rain is helping firefighters put out wildfires in Virginia. More than a half-inch of rain is expected to fall throughout Wednesday.
    A steady rain is helping firefighters put out wildfires in Virginia. More than a half-inch of rain is expected to fall throughout Wednesday. Despite the rain, smoke from parts of the fires may be visible for days. Crews that came from 29 states will...

    Tags: Bedford (Bedford, Virginia), Bath County, Traffic, Natural Resource Industry, Patrick County

    5. Apr 23, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  5. UPDATED: New details released about hiker's death in Amherst County

    We're learning more details about a hiker found murdered along the Appalachian Trial in Amherst County last June.
    We're learning more details about a hiker found murdered along the Appalachian Trial in Amherst County last June. At a news conference in Amherst Monday, FBI Investigators revealed that Scott Lilly was suffocated.  They're not saying whether Lilly was...

    Tags: Amherst County, Natural Resources, Montgomery County (Maryland), Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Montgomery County (Virginia)

    6. Apr 26, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  6. Roanoke School Celebrates Arbor Day

    Today Roanoke County celebrated &quot;Arbor Day", a time designated to observe the importance of trees. A special event took place at Penn Forest Elementary School this afternoon. &nbsp; Many notable community leaders took part in the event, which included skits performed by the students.&nbsp; The rain caused the ceremonial tree planting to be canceled but we filmed some of the tress that were planted in front of the school prior to today's downpours in honor of Arbor Day.
    Reporter
    Today Roanoke County celebrated "Arbor Day", a time designated to observe the importance of trees. A special event took place at Penn Forest Elementary School this afternoon.   Many notable community leaders took part in the event, which included skits...

    Tags: Elementary Schools, Natural Resources, Schools, Forests, Environmental Issues

    7. Mar 14, 2012 |Story| AP Broadcast

  7. Trees destroyed by Washington County tornado to be replaced

    Washington County lost thousands of trees when a powerful tornado struck in the spring of 2011. Now, an effort is under way to replace them.
    Washington County lost thousands of trees when a powerful tornado struck in the spring of 2011. Now, an effort is under way to replace them. Beginning March 30, 1,400 seedlings donated by the Washington County Extension Office and the Virginia Department...
    8. Mar 7, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  8. The "Lorax" isn't the only one trying to save the trees

    Trees and agriculture took center stage Wednesday at Virginia Western Community College.
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    Trees and agriculture took center stage Wednesday at Virginia Western Community College. About 200-people, everyone from garden club members to landscapers and forestry officials, are participating in the all day workshop. Speakers talked to the group...
    9. Mar 16, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  9. UPDATED: Brush fire on Poor Mountain 60 percent contained

    UPDATE: Saturday 5:00pm:
    UPDATE: Saturday 5:00pm: The Forestry Department tells WBDJ7 that about 60 percent of the fire burning on Poor Mountain in Roanoke County is now contained. Crews are working on backburning so that the fire will not get bigger. They plan to continue...

    Tags: Science and Technology, Natural Resources, Natural Resource Industry, Agricultural Research and Technology, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia)

    10. Mar 15, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  10. Record numbers of Virginia products are headed overseas

    Virginia set a record for international agricultural exports in 2011.
    Reporter
    Virginia set a record for international agricultural exports in 2011. Agricultural exports exceeded $2 billion last year, that's 2% higher than the previous record set in 2009, according to the Governor's office. One reason for the increase is that some...

    Tags: Politics, Government, Science and Technology, Executive Branch, Economy, Business and Finance

    11. Mar 20, 2012 |Story| AP Virginia

  11. Virginia outdoor burning ban in effect

    The Virginia Department of Forestry says a statewide outdoor burning ban is in effect until the end of April.
    The Virginia Department of Forestry says a statewide outdoor burning ban is in effect until the end of April. The forestry department says state law prohibits outdoor burning before 4 p.m. if the fire is in, or within 300 feet of, woodland, brush, or...

    Tags: Science and Technology, Natural Resource Industry, Natural Resources, Agricultural Research and Technology, Agriculture

    12. Mar 23, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  12. UPDATED: Brush fire burning in Alleghany County

    Firefighters continue to battle a fire in Alleghany County.
    Firefighters continue to battle a fire in Alleghany County. It's two miles east of Falling Springs, on the upper third of Little Mountain on Mad Ann Ridge. The fire has burned 23 acres so far. It's inaccessible to bulldozers. ---------------------...

    Tags: Fires, Disasters and Accidents

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