Stormy Summer 2019: Series Overview
Throughout August and September 2019, we'll remember the anniversaries of hurricanes that struck North Carolina 20 years ago, 30 …
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Getting to Know Your Land (Mountains)
Burke County Center 130 Ammons Drive Morganton, NC 28655 Burke County Center 130 Ammons Drive Morganton, NC 28655 Extension Forestry
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4-H Forestry Contest Registration Deadline
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Environmental Education for K-8 Educators: Project Learning Tree
Reedy Creek Nature Center & Nature Preserve Reedy Creek Nature Center & Nature Preserve Extension Forestry
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Environmental Education for K-8 Educators: Project Learning Tree
Agapé Center for Environmental Education, 1369 Tyler Dewar Ln, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526, USA Agapé Center for Environmental Education, 1369 Tyler Dewar Ln, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526, USA Extension Forestry
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Project Learning Tree Workshop for K-8 Educators
Sylvan Heights Bird Park, 500 Sylvan Heights Park Way, Scotland Neck, NC 27874, USA Sylvan Heights Bird Park, 500 Sylvan Heights Park Way, Scotland Neck, NC 27874, USA Extension Forestry
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Farm Bill 2018: Programs of Interest to Forest Landowners
The 2018 Farm Bill, also known as the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, modifies and reauthorizes several agricultural and natural …
A Fryin’ July: Temperatures Soar in a Mid-Summer Heat Wave
Headlined by a week of often-oppressive heat for humans and crops alike, July was marked by warm temperatures and …
State Climate Office of NC blog open_in_browserHow fireflies glow
They’re not pests. Fireflies are actually beneficial because they prey on other insects and arthropods. Read Dr. Clyde Sorenson’s …
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Opportunity for Landowners: Woodland Stewardship Course
Landowners have an opportunity to learn about forestry and woodland stewardship via an online course. The Department of Forestry …
Pine Pulpwood Prices in North Carolina Dropped Substantially in 2019, Second Quarter
The U.S. housing market continued trending downward in the last few months. In May 2019, the seasonally adjusted annual …
Oak Issues in Southeastern NC
Recently, Extension agents and specialists have been receiving calls from folks in southeastern NC regarding oak trees dying or …
Upcoming ForestHer Workshops
RALEIGH, N.C. (July 8, 2019) – Women landowners and natural resource professionals interested in learning more about management and …
Fortifying the Tourism Industry Through Advocacy: NCSU's Whitney Knollenberg Has a Plan
The tourism industry faces a fair share of threats, such as hurricanes and climate-related impacts, which can harm tourism …
Is Reforestation a Profitable Investment?
Historically, reforestation has been a strong long-term investment for landowners. This publication assesses the pine reforestation investment based on …
Foodies, Farmers, Chefs, Oh My! See How One PhD Student Seeks to Increase Agritourism and Diversify Farm Income
Farm to table restaurants fuel the local food movement, as many consumers seek fresh, locally-sourced food options. North Carolina …
Farm Crisis Assistance for Farmers
The past few years have been especially hard on farmers, with drought, flooding, fires, tariffs and related market instability …
Travelers and Tourism Business Providers: Are You Ready for Hurricane Season?
May 6-11, 2019, marked this year’s Hurricane Preparedness Week. This week is designed to reflect, prepare, and educate on …
Upcoming Pollinator Workshops
Are you interested in implementing conservation practices such as establishing pollinator habitat on your land? We’re hosting two workshops this …
2017 Economic Contribution of the Forest Sector in North Carolina
In 2017, the forest sector in North Carolina—including forestry and logging operations, sawmills, furniture mills, and pulp and paper …
2019 National Hurricane Preparedness Week
This week is National Hurricane Preparedness Week and now is the time to start getting ready. Hurricane season officially …
Emerging and Seasoned Tourism Leaders Unite: NC State Undergraduates Help Present at VisitNC365 Conference
This past April, over 500 tourism industry members gathered in Wilmington, North Carolina for the 2019 VisitNC365 Conference. The …
Earth Day: A Time to Reflect on Sustainable Tourism
April 22 marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement. The first Earth Day in 1970 …
Pine Sawtimber Prices Increased 22% in North Carolina
U.S. housing starts have trended downward in the last few months. In February 2019, while multifamily housing starts were …
Studies Offer Future Hope for American Sycamores
From Mississippi State University, Written by Dr. Randy Rousseau, MSU Extension Service STARKVILLE, Miss. — American sycamores can grow to be …
Low Carbon Tourism Practices Around the Globe
What does a biomass boiler in the Dominican Republic and cooling equipment in Sri Lanka have in common? They …
Predicting the Start of the Pine Pollen Season
Have you been caught off guard again? It is that time a year when pine pollen begins to coat …
A New Approach to Local Food Sustainability: Agritourism
The sustainability of local food systems depends on the purchasing of local goods and produce. This system not only …