What’s Appalachia For?

What’s Appalachia...

Though some of our politicians might disagree, we know Appalachia is more than just coal, and we know Appalachians can do more than mine it.  Coal is important, it’s history and heritage, it’s provided a purpose and a living for thousands through the decades, but its days are...

A West VA Town’s ...

The little town of Williamson, WV is getting some great press these days, and deservedly so. Known as “the heart of the billion-dollar coalfield,” Williamson is proud of its coal heritage but is also actively preparing for what’s next. Sustainable Williamson is an...

Good forestry pays off ...

Appalachia is rich with forest resources, but it's often too costly for landowners to manage their forests sustainably. The Appalachian Carbon Partnership seeks to reward forest stewardship by enrolling landowners in the carbon offset market – and it's paying off!...
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How NC Mountain Communi...

We often hear about "industry clusters" as a driver of economic development – groups of interdependent businesses in the automotive sector, health care, wood products, manufacturing, etc. But rarely do we think about smaller clusters, of local foods, music or, in this...

Crooked Road Builds Mus...

From the always-excellent reporters at Making Connections News comes this story about how Southwest Virginia is building up its economy around its musical mountain heritage: All Appalachians know our region is rich in music – but this doesn't always translate in to money for...

Carbon Offsets Earn Mon...

Here's the news from MACED: Two forest landowners located in Bland County, Virginia, recently shared a total payout of $22,668 from the Appalachian Carbon Partnership (ACP). Through the ACP, landowners are paid for the amount of carbon dioxide that their trees remove from the...
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Report from the “...

  For cities, “livable communities” often means densely developed downtowns with high-rises and rapid transit, a wide array of restaurants and live-music venues, musicians on every corner. Which is all well and good for the city, but what does a rural livable community look like?...
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