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Researching how detection dogs can combat invasive species and plant disease

The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect plaguing plants, especially grapes, across the globe. Faculty at the Alson H. Smith Jr. Agricultural Research and Extension Center are researching how…

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Brittany Christensen - College of Natural Resources and Environment 2020 Outstanding Senior

Profile of Brittany Christensen, 2020 Outstanding Senior for the College of Natural Resources and Environment.

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Welcome to the Pathways to Sustainability minor

This minor integrates perspectives and tools from natural and social sciences with those from art, design, and humanities. Students will acquire an expansive, multicollege conceptualization of…

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Spotting the highly invasive spotted lanternfly

The spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect that has damaged agricultural crops in the northeast U.S. (creating a black sticky mess that stinks of sour vinegar), has been found in Virginia. Officials…

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