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 …
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Getting to Know Your Land (Piedmont)
Chatham County Center 1192 US 64 W Pittsboro, NC 27312 Chatham County Center 1192 US 64 W Pittsboro, NC 27312 Extension Forestry
2 weeks away
Aug
8
Thu
Focus on Forests: PLT K-12 Workshop
Holmes Educational State Forest, 1299 Crab Creek Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28739, USA Holmes Educational State Forest, 1299 Crab Creek Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28739, USA Extension Forestry
3 weeks away
Aug
9
Fri
Project Learning Tree: Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood
Durant Nature Preserve, 8305 Camp Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614, USA Durant Nature Preserve, 8305 Camp Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614, USA Extension Forestry
3 weeks away
Aug
12
Mon
FACILITATOR TRAINING: Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood
Durant Nature Preserve, 8305 Camp Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614, USA Durant Nature Preserve, 8305 Camp Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614, USA Extension Forestry
3 weeks away
Aug
13
Tue
Environmental Education for K-8: Project Learning Tree
Belmont Abbey College Sacred Heart Campus
4 weeks away
Aug
19
Mon
Getting to Know Your Land (Coast)
Lenoir County Center 1791 Hwy 11 S Kinston, NC 28504 Lenoir County Center 1791 Hwy 11 S Kinston, NC 28504 Extension Forestry
1 month away
Aug
22
Thu
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
1 month away
Aug
29
Thu
4-H Forestry Contest Registration Deadline
2 months away
Sep
13
Fri
Environmental Education for K-8 Educators: Project Learning Tree
Reedy Creek Nature Center & Nature Preserve Reedy Creek Nature Center & Nature Preserve Extension Forestry
2 months away
Sep
14
Sat
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
2 months away
Sep
28
Sat
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
7 months away
Feb
27
2020
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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 …
Mount Mitchell Wrings Out a New Record
The most extreme site in North Carolina has added another item to its resume. After a recent review by …
State Climate Office of NC blog open_in_browserJune Rains Offer Relief, But Not Full Drought Recovery
June brought wet weather across much of North Carolina, as well as a mid-month break from the heat. It …
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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 …
Farm Crisis Assistance for Farmers
The past few years have been especially hard on farmers, with drought, flooding, fires, tariffs and related market instability …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Timber Sales: A Planning Guide for Landowners
Timber sales are often once- or twice-in-a-lifetime occurrences, which can make learning from experience a potentially very expensive lesson. …
Hurricane Florence Agriculture Disaster Program: Know Your Application Status and the Payment Calculation Process
This past year, Hurricane Florence and tropical storm Michael devastated parts of North Carolina and surrounding states, with many …
Economic Contribution of the Forest Sector in North Carolina, 2017
They say money doesn’t grow on trees, but the forest sector plays a key role in the economy of …
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 …
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 …
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 …