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A collage of four photos showcasing NC State Extension Forestry activities, including a group training in the woods, a controlled burn, an educational booth at an event, and a youth forest education session.

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News From Extension Forestry

Preserve Plan and Prosper: Protecting Farm and Forest Resources in North Carolina

Published - July 10, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center

Wood for You and Your Community Workshop

Published - July 1, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center

CAFMS Coordinator Lindsey Hosier holds up a “duff brownie” (thick layer of duff) to better understand its structure and potential for smoldering.

What is Duff and Why Does it Matter When Conducting Prescribed Burns?

Published - June 29, 2026

pinned spotted lantenrfly adult with their wings opened and a white background

Spotted Lanternfly Monitoring Workshops

Published - May 15, 2026

From: Viticulture

Woodland Owner Survey

Published - May 15, 2026

Forsyth County top scoring Senior Division WHEP Team (L-R): John Tyler, Lucy Mehaffey, Calloway Mehaffey, and Maggie Mehaffey.

Record Number of Youth Test Their Wildlife Knowledge

Published - May 5, 2026

Picture of Hurricane Helene Forest Damage in Rutherford County, NC

Financial Assistance for Timberland Owners Following Hurricane Helene

Published - April 17, 2026

Forest Drought Response Index Map shading various areas throughout the United States according to their drought level.

Managing Trees Under Drought Conditions

Published - April 9, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Aug 26

Preserve Plan and Prosper: Protecting Farm and Forest Resources in North Carolina Wednesday | Aug 26 | 9:30 AM — 3:00 PM Mayland Community College, 200 Mayland Dr, Spruce Pine, NC 28777, USA

Aug 26

The Bioluminescent Insects of North Carolina Webinar Wednesday | Aug 26 | 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM

Sep 10

Two Trees, One Seed! Pairing Project Learning Tree Trees & Me with the NAAEE Early Childhood Guidelines for Excellence Workshop Thursday | Sep 10 | 10:00 AM — 4:30 PM Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC 27610, USA

Oct 01

Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Workshop @ Stone Mountain State Park Thursday | Oct 01 | 9:00 AM — 3:30 PM Stone Mountain State Park, 3042 Frank Pkwy, Roaring Gap, NC 28668, USA

Oct 09

Project Learning Tree Workshop: Fire Focus Friday | Oct 09 | 10:00 AM — 4:30 PM Holmes Educational State Forest, 1299 Crab Creek Rd #8440, Hendersonville, NC 28739, USA

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