The Appalachian Bio-Belt: Cultivating Next-Generation Medicinal Plants
Moving beyond wild harvesting to controlled-environment agriculture of rare botanicals for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries, ensuring consistency and conservation.
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Predictive Forestry: Using AI and Satellites for Sustainable Timber Management
Combining remote sensing data with machine learning models to optimize forest health, predict disease outbreaks, and maximize long-term carbon sequestration value.
The Digital Hollow: Building Equitable Broadband as Civic Infrastructure
Our analysis argues that treating high-speed internet as a public utility is essential for reversing outmigration and fostering innovation in remote communities.
Mycoremediation and the Future of Appalachian Land Stewardship
How fungi are being harnessed to heal scarred landscapes from mining and industry, turning environmental liabilities into fertile ground for new growth.
Reimagining Appalachian Economies Beyond Extraction and Tourism
The Institute proposes a radical shift towards regenerative bio-economies and distributed digital manufacturing, moving past the region's historic dependence on cyclical industries.