Since its inception in 2018, the Appalachian Habitat Association (AHA) has supported projects with the Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) and the United States Forest Service (USFS) in all the counties within our service area.

In Alleghany, Augusta, Bath, Botetourt, Craig, Highland, and Rockbridge Counties, we have provided maintenance on over 400 acres of public land, including prescribed burns on over 800 acres.

Since 2019 the AHA has awarded 19 scholarships totaling $42,000.00 in awards. In 2024, the AHA has approved up to another $20,000 in scholarships

In 2022-23, we performed habitat work in Alleghany, Augusta, Bath, Botetourt, Highland, and Rockbridge counties totaling $51,091.00.  Projects funded include controlled burns, maintaining wildlife clearings, seeding, applying lime and fertilizer to wildlife clearings, and invasive species control.

Since 2018 have purchased a Seed Drill and Two Bush Hogs at a cost of $150,000.00. This included the  purchase of a Pivoting Bush Hog at the cost of $8,424.00 to be used by the Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).  This equipment will be used to plant and maintain wildlife clearings and keep access roads open.

We have provided funds for instructors to receive hunter safety education and certification courses at a cost of $720.00.

Total acres impacted: 3,302

Total Dollars spent: $277,207.00 in six Counties from 2018 – 2023. In addition, the AHA Board has approved providing an additional $60,000 this year in DWR and USFS projects.

The Appalachian Habitat Association (AHA) has supported projects on the Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) and the United States Forest Service (USFS) in all the counties within our service area.

In Alleghany, Augusta, Bath, Botetourt, Craig, Highland, and Rockbridge Counties, we have provided maintenance on over 400 acres of public land, including prescribed burns on over 800 acres.

In the past three years, we have purchased a Seed Drill and Two Bush Hogs

Equipment and Service Totals:   $175,000.00