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News From Extension Forestry

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

Three monarch butterflies with orange and black wings rest on a moss-covered tree trunk in a forest, their wings open as they cluster together on the bark.

From Mexico’s Oyamel Fir Forests to North Carolina: The Monarch Migration Worth Protecting

Published - April 9, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Jul 10

Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Workshop Friday | Jul 10 | 9:00 AM — 3:00 PM Cabarrus County Soil & Water, 715 Cabarrus Ave W, Concord, NC 28027, USA

Jul 15

NC Forest Health Summit Wednesday | Jul 15 | 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM Zoom - Virtual

Jul 16

Youth STEAM Summit Thursday | Jul 16 | 8:00 AM — 5:30 PM 285 NE Main St, Rocky Mount, NC

Aug 04

Wood for You and Your Community Workshop Tuesday | Aug 04 | 8:00 AM — 4:00 PM Watauga County Extension Office

Aug 18

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

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