Economic Contribution of the Forest Sector in North Carolina, 2016
They say money doesn’t grow on trees, but the forest sector plays a key role in the economy of …
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Feb
28
Thu
Good Fire in the Mountains Workshop & Prescribed Fire Demo
Lake James State Park Nebo, NC 28761 Lake James State Park Nebo, NC 28761 Extension Forestry
1 week away
Mar
2
Sat
Mar
7
Thu
Mar
14
Thu
Environmental Education for K-8 Educators: Project Learning Tree
1990 Main Ave SE, Hickory, NC 28602, USA 1990 Main Ave SE, Hickory, NC 28602, USA Extension Forestry
4 weeks away
Mar
23
Sat
Environmental Education for K-8 Educators: Project Learning Tree
Guilford College, Greensboro, NC 27410, USA Guilford College, Greensboro, NC 27410, USA Extension Forestry
1 month away
Mar
26
Tue
K-12 Project Learning Tree Workshop: Forest Focus
Brevard College Drive, Brevard College Dr, Brevard, NC 28712, USA Brevard College Drive, Brevard College Dr, Brevard, NC 28712, USA Extension Forestry
2 months away
Apr
10
Wed
Party for the Pine
Weymouth Center For The Arts, 555 E Connecticut Ave, Southern Pines, NC 28387, USA Weymouth Center For The Arts, 555 E Connecticut Ave, Southern Pines, NC 28387, USA Extension Forestry
2 months away
Apr
13
Sat
Project Learning Tree - Southeastern Forests and Climate Change
Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC 27610, USA Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC 27610, USA Extension Forestry
2 months away
Apr
17
Wed
K-12 Project Learning Tree Workshop: Forest Focus
Brevard College Drive, Brevard College Dr, Brevard, NC 28712, USA Brevard College Drive, Brevard College Dr, Brevard, NC 28712, USA Extension Forestry
2 months away
Apr
17
Wed
Environmental Education for K-8 Educators: Project Learning Tree
Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest
2 months away
Apr
18
Thu
4-H WHEP Registration Deadline
2 months away
Apr
26
Fri
Longleaf Festival
Harris Lake County Park, 2112 County Park Dr, New Hill, NC 27562, USA Harris Lake County Park, 2112 County Park Dr, New Hill, NC 27562, USA Extension Forestry
3 months away
May
18
Sat
Environmental Education for K-8 Educators: Project Learning Tree
Chimney Rock State Park, 431 Main St, Chimney Rock, NC 28720, USA Chimney Rock State Park, 431 Main St, Chimney Rock, NC 28720, USA Extension Forestry
3 months away
Jun
5
Wed
4-H Forestry Contest Registration Deadline
7 months away
Sep
13
Fri
News and Updates
Subscription OptionsSamantha McPherson Receives 2019 NCPMA Graduate Student Scholarship
NCSU Entomology graduate Samantha McPherson is the 2019 recipient of the North Carolina Pest Management Association Graduate Student Scholarship. …
NC Urban Pests blog open_in_browser
Forest Health Spotlight: Brown Spot Needle Blight
Landowners in North Carolina have planted a substantial number of longleaf pine seedlings over the last five years. In …
Mississippi State Develops Smartphone App to Test Lumber
From Mississippi State University, Written by Alaina Dismukes STARKVILLE, Miss.—Determining the stiffest piece of lumber is now easier with a new …
January Remains Wet, But the Fire Hose Fizzles
The heavy rain and snow of recent months abated in January, leaving us slightly wet and warm overall. While …
State Climate Office of NC blog open_in_browser
Accomplishing Forest Stewardship With Hand-Applied Herbicides
Forest stewardship requires many tools, and hand-applied herbicides are on such option. These selectively control vegetation and can help …
“Bug Bombs” are ineffective
Researchers at NCSU have published a study showing that “Total Release Foggers” (or “TRFs”) are ineffective at controlling German …
NC Urban Pests blog open_in_browser
Timber Industry in North Carolina Contributed Over $915 Million in 2017
North Carolina has about 18.1 million acres of timberland, which supports a vibrant forest product industry throughout the state. …
NC State Awarded Designation as Tree Campus USA
NC State Awarded Designation As Tree Campus USA Written by: Carla Davis January 23, 2018 NC State University has earned recognition as …
Hardwood Pulpwood Prices Improved in North Carolina
U.S. housing starts remained stable at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of around 1.2 million units in the last …
Mass Timber Products: Innovative Wood-Based Building Materials
Mass timber products, also known as wood-based engineered construction materials, are becoming more widespread in the design and construction …
A Short Guide to Modern Mapping Systems for Managing Woodlands
Interested in learning a new way to map and manage your woodlands? Take a look at this resource, A …
Cutting at Financial Maturity: Maximizing the Economic Return of Your Woodland
Determining the optimal time to harvest your timber can be difficult for many, as this decision will influence the …
Agricultural Disaster Relief Program Extends Deadline to December 20
N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services has announced that the N.C. General Assembly has voted to extend the …
Storm Damage Relief for Standing Forage - Application Deadline December 10
Pasture-based livestock producers within eligible counties with damage to standing forage as a result of Hurricane Florence and/or Tropical …
Additional Counties May Be Eligible for Agricultural Disaster Assistance
Farmers urged to sign up by the Dec. 10 deadline (View original announcement on NCDA&CS website) Farmers with damage from Tropical …
New Sustainability Guidelines: IUCN Tourism & Visitor Management in Protected Areas
The new IUCN Tourism and Visitor Management in Protected Areas best practices was released on November 27, 2018. Faculty and …
Storm Damage Relief Program Update for Pastures
Three new programs will be available specifically to help farmers that had damage to pastures from the effects of …
Farmer Disaster Assistance Webinar – 10-31-2018
N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, along with NC State Extension and FSA, are announcing a program to …
Behind Our Local Food: Fork to Farmer Documentary Release
Today’s technologies grant us the ability to do most things from our couches, namely ordering products and services. This …
Coming Together, Staying Together, & Growing Together: A How-to for Rural Revitalization
Despite the diversity and unique characteristics among our nation’s rural towns, there exists a widening gap between prosperous urban …
Pine Pulpwood Prices Dropped 11% in North Carolina
After a substantial drop in July 2018, U.S. housing starts surged back in August 2018. Privately-owned housing starts in …
Time to Make Your Winter Feed Plan
What a difference a month makes! This time last month things were going along very well, but …