Loading...
RSS feeds allow Web site content to be gathered via feed reader software. Click the subscribe link to obtain the feed URL for this page. The feed will update when new content appears on this page.
Highlights

A collection of news and information related to Natural Resource Industry published by this site and its partners.

Sort By: Relevancy | Date | Type
Displaying items 1-12 of 44
» View all items
    May 24, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  1. Protesters arrested at Alpha Natural Resources headquarters in Bristol

    Several environmental protesters are facing charges after blocking the road leading to the headquarters for coal producer Alpha Natural Resources in Bristol.
    Several environmental protesters are facing charges after blocking the road leading to the headquarters for coal producer Alpha Natural Resources in Bristol. Capt. Maynard Ratcliff with the Bristol Police Department says about five people were...

    Tags: Alpha Natural Resources Incorporated, Energy Resources

    2. Apr 23, 2013 |Story| AP Virginia

  2. Virginia opens agriculture, forestry trade office in Shanghai

    Virginia is opening a trade office in Shanghai to increase agricultural and forestry sales to China, the state's largest export customer.
    Virginia is opening a trade office in Shanghai to increase agricultural and forestry sales to China, the state's largest export customer. Gov. Bob McDonnell announced the opening Tuesday as he continues a trade and marketing mission to Asia. China...

    Tags: Bob McDonnell, China

    3. Apr 22, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  3. Earth Day takes on new roots at Virginia Tech

    With millions celebrating Earth Day, it took on a sentimental meaning Monday at Virginia Tech.
    WDBJ7 Anchor/Reporter
    With millions celebrating Earth Day, it took on a sentimental meaning Monday at Virginia Tech. The university replanted a historic sycamore tree nearly three years after the original was cut down. Two forestry professors are credited with clonning the...

    Tags: Science and Technology, Blacksburg, Earth Day

    4. Apr 22, 2013 |Story| AP Virginia

  4. Floyd County winery to export wine to China

    A Virginia winery and a commodity exchange in China have agreed on a five-year wine export deal.
    A Virginia winery and a commodity exchange in China have agreed on a five-year wine export deal. Gov. Bob McDonnell announced the agreement between Chateau Morrisette in Floyd County and the Tianjin Commodity Exchange Company on Monday. McDonnell is...

    Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Food Industry, European Union, Companies and Corporations, India

    5. Mar 20, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  5. Fire destroys pallet company building in Bedford County

    Bedford Firefighters say the fire destroyed a building that holds pallets. The fire is contained right now, but earlier they called in the Department of Forestry. 
    Bedford Firefighters say the fire destroyed a building that holds pallets. The fire is contained right now, but earlier they called in the Department of Forestry.  Embers started small wildfires that forestry workers helped them put out. The fire...

    Tags: Career and Workplace, Arts and Culture, Photography, Labor Legislation, Bedford (Bedford, Virginia)

    6. Feb 15, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  6. Spring fire season, burning ban begin today

    A statewide burning ban went into effect Friday.  The measure coincides with the start of the spring fire season in Virginia.
    Assignment Manager
    A statewide burning ban went into effect Friday.  The measure coincides with the start of the spring fire season in Virginia. Here is the complete announcement from the Virginia Department of Forestry: Eager to Burn? Wait Your Turn! No Burning...

    Tags: Lawyers, Science and Technology, Crime, Law and Justice, Judges, Justice System

    7. Feb 5, 2013 |Story| AP Virginia

  7. State funding available for forestry landowners

    Forest landowners in 15 Virginia counties can apply for state funding to create habitat for bobwhite quail.
    Forest landowners in 15 Virginia counties can apply for state funding to create habitat for bobwhite quail. Bobwhite prefer sunny, open areas. The program promotes the planting of shortleaf pine trees while thinning stands of other tree types to allow...

    Tags: King and Queen (King and Queen, Virginia), King William (King William, Virginia), Southampton (Southampton, Virginia)

    8. Dec 3, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  8. Fall fire season extended by the Virginia Department of Forestry

    The Virginia Department of Forestry has extended the fall fire season to December 10 because of dry conditions.
    The Virginia Department of Forestry has extended the fall fire season to December 10 because of dry conditions. Fall fire season in Virginia normally runs from October 15 to November 30. In November, crews responded to 73 fires which burned 1,133 acres....
    9. Nov 30, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  9. UPDATED: Discarded ashes sparked brush fire on Bent Mountain in Roanoke County

    Fire investigators have determined that discarded ashes from a wood stove sparked a brush fire Monday on Bent Mountain in Roanoke County.
    Fire investigators have determined that discarded ashes from a wood stove sparked a brush fire Monday on Bent Mountain in Roanoke County. The fire burned 13 acres. After all natural causes for the fire were ruled out, investigators determined that a...

    Tags: Science and Technology, Forestry and Timber, Roanoke County, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Fires

    10. Nov 28, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  10. Planting seedlings secretly in Craig County

    The U.S. Forestry Service invited our crews to tag along today, as they worked with volunteers to plant seedlings in a secret spot.
    WDBJ7 Reporter
    The U.S. Forestry Service invited our crews to tag along today, as they worked with volunteers to plant seedlings in a secret spot. Way deep in Craig County, about a dozen volunteers worked through a biting wind, as they planted small American...

    Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections

    11. Nov 24, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  11. Brush fire in Roanoke County burns 5 acres

    A brush fire in Roanoke County has burned five acres of land since Friday afternoon. Crews got the call around 3:30 p.m. about smoke in the area of Sugar Camp Creek Road. The fire was contained at about five acres.
    A brush fire in Roanoke County has burned five acres of land since Friday afternoon. Crews got the call around 3:30 p.m. about smoke in the area of Sugar Camp Creek Road. The fire was contained at about five acres. Crews worked all night to keep the...

    Tags: Fires

    12. Oct 15, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  12. Fall wildfire season starts Monday

    Falling leaves and a change of color not only signal a shift in seasons, but an increase in danger.
    reporter
    Falling leaves and a change of color not only signal a shift in seasons, but an increase in danger. "It's the time of year when fires are the most prevalent in Virginia, primarily because of the weather conditions," explains Chris Thomsen, Deputy...

    Tags: Weather, Weather Reports

 1  2 3 4 • Next >
Original site for Natural Resource Industry topic gallery.
Loading...
 
 

Date:

Credit:

User-submitted

Tags:

Rate:
Sending...

E-mail this photo

Error: malformed email address(es)
Both "from" and "recipient" email fields are required.

Recipient E-mail Addresses

(up to 3, separated by commas) Send me a copy.

From:

e-mail | buy this photo | link to photo
Natural Resource Industry Photos
Natural Resources Commission members Annoesjka Steinman...
(June 14, 2013)
Natural Resources Commission
Both the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, left, and the...
(May 30, 2013)
Branded Green
Roy Cribb, photographed in Leesburg, Fl., received the...
(May 20, 2013)
Forestry Service Firefighter of the Year Award
 » All 21 Natural Resource Industry photos