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News From Extension Forestry

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

Published - July 10, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
Portable Sawmill
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
Blank Woodland Owner Survey and envelope.
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

Wood for You and Your Community Workshop Tuesday | Aug 04 | 8:00 AM — 4:00 PM Watauga County Extension Office
Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Workshop @ Belmont Abbey College Tuesday | Aug 18 | 9:00 AM — 3:30 PM Belmont Abbey College, 131 Mercy Dr, Belmont, NC 28012, USA
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
The Bioluminescent Insects of North Carolina Webinar Wednesday | Aug 26 | 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM
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
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News From NC State Extension

A variety of tools lay on the ground.
Tourism Workforce Mental Health Toolbox: Webinar Recap

Published - June 29, 2026

From: Tourism Extension
A herd of cattle stands and grazes in an open pasture bordered by trees in a rural landscape.
Alternative Feeds for Beef Cattle During Drought

Published - June 15, 2026

From: NC Disaster Information Center
Dairy cattle standing at a feeding area on a North Carolina livestock farm.
USDA Drought Assistance Available for Livestock Producers

Published - June 5, 2026

From: NC Disaster Information Center
A row of hay bales arranged in a field during a sunny day.
NC Hay Finder Helps Producers Navigate Drought Conditions

Published - June 5, 2026

From: NC Disaster Information Center
Two bikers race to finish on red dirt gravel roads in Oklahoma.
Lessons from Events on the Front Line: Webinar Recap

Published - June 1, 2026

From: Tourism Extension
Flyer for the NCDA Block Grant Final Information Session on June 4, 2026, details in main text.
Final NCDA&CS Hurricane Helene Block Grant Information Session on June 4th

Published - June 1, 2026

From: Christmas Trees
Server standing and interacting at a table with three patrons sitting.
Destination Organizations Providing Critical Support: Webinar Recap

Published - May 4, 2026

From: Tourism Extension
Bright green spring leaves appear across blue sky
Resource Recap Destination Ready: NC Showcase

Published - April 21, 2026

From: Tourism Extension
Fraser fir buds beginning to transition from winter dormancy.
Drought in NC

Published - April 18, 2026

From: Christmas Trees
Jerry Moody holds Fraser fir branch
The Roots of Leadership: Jerry Moody Wins CALS Award for Excellence

Published - March 19, 2026

From: Christmas Trees
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