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News From Extension Forestry

Line chart tracks North Carolina quarterly stumpage prices by product class and region from 3rdQ-25 through 3rdQ-26, measured in dollars per ton. Four color-coded solid lines representing Western North Carolina and four color-coded dashed lines representi

North Carolina Standing Timber Prices: 3rd Quarter 2026 Overview

Published - October 26, 2026

Publication cover. Photo of a jumping spider. Words read, "Spiders of North Carolina. NC State Extension."

Get to Know Your Eight-Legged Neighbors

Published - October 26, 2026

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

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Upcoming Events

Nov 10

Landlocked Property in NC: Understanding Access Rights, Easements, and Legal Solutions Webinar Tuesday | Nov 10 | 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM Virtual

Nov 11

Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Workshop @ Jordan Lake ESF Wednesday | Nov 11 | 9:00 AM — 4:00 PM Jordan Lake Educational State Forest, 2832 Big Woods Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, USA

Nov 12

Know What You Own Landowner Workshop Thursday | Nov 12 | 10:00 AM — 4:00 PM Halifax Community College, 100 College Dr, Weldon, NC 27890, USA

Nov 14

Together for Birds! A Project Learning Tree K-5 Workshop Saturday | Nov 14 | 10:00 AM — 4:30 PM Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch, 1420 Price Park Dr, Greensboro, NC 27410, USA

Nov 18

Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Workshop @ The NC Arboretum Wednesday | Nov 18 | 9:00 AM — 4:00 PM The North Carolina Arboretum, 20 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806, USA

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