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News From Extension Forestry

Trail in a forested area covered in orange, yellow, and red leaves as they fall from trees in autumn.

Blog: October Thoughts from an Extension Specialist

Published - October 5, 2026

Preserve, Plan, and Prosper

Published - October 2, 2026

Welcome to the team, Valery Miller!

Published - September 24, 2026

Growing Value: Oak Management, Wildlife, and Wood Markets Field Day

Published - September 15, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center

Aerial view of fall foliage in the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina.

North Carolina’s Fall Foliage May Be Patchy, Muted and Shorter This Year

Published - August 31, 2026

2026 Landowner Resource Workshop

Published - August 26, 2026

From: Montgomery 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

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Upcoming Events

Oct 21

Forest Landowner Summit - Rocky Mount, NC Wednesday | Oct 21 | 8:30 AM — 4:00 PM Rocky Mount Event Center, 285 NE Main St, Rocky Mount, NC 27801, USA

Oct 24

Growing Value: Oak Management, Wildlife, and Wood Markets Field Day Saturday | Oct 24 | 8:30 AM — 3:00 PM 3296 Boy Scout Camp Rd, Yanceyville, NC

Oct 28

Preserve, Plan, and Prosper Workshop: Louisburg, NC Wednesday | Oct 28 | 9:30 AM — 3:00 PM First Fruits Farm NC Food Ministry, 2805 E River Rd, Louisburg, NC 27549, USA

Oct 29

Whistles and Thunder – A look at bobwhite quail and wild turkey biology and land management - Online Webinar Thursday | Oct 29 | 5:30 PM — 6:30 PM Virtual

Nov 04

Chainsaw Safety Workshop: Harnett Women in Agriculture Wednesday | Nov 04 | 9:00 AM — 3:30 PM Harnett County Agriculture Center, 126 Alexander Dr, Lillington, NC

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