Sawtimber Prices in North Carolina Increased Substantially in the Second Quarter, 2021
In the second quarter of 2021, both housing and lumber markets started plummeting from the record high levels. In …
Lymantria Dispar No Longer Called the 'Gypsy Moth'
When we think of insects, rarely do we think, “Wow, look at that beautiful Danaus plexippus!” In both conversation …
Treatments for the Invasive L. dispar Begin in Western NC
This month, the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is beginning treatments for Lymantria dispar (formerly known as ‘gypsy moth’) at …
Forestry Experts Want You to Watch Out for ‘Poolside Pests’
Original article written by Laura Oleniacz for NC State News, published May 25, 2021. If you’re planning to try to …
Despite Record High Lumber Prices, Pine Sawtimber Prices in North Carolina Dropped in the First Quarter, 2021
Amid the looming COVID-19 global Pandemic, both housing and lumber markets continued to surge in the first quarter of …
Pine Needle Scale Crawlers Emerging Soon
It’s not just baby birds that hatch from eggs each spring. In the next several weeks, pine needle scale …
Callery Pear - Please Beware!
As the temperature warms up and the days get longer in March, many of you have probably seen the …
NC Arbor Day - March 19, 2021
North Carolina’s Arbor Day is just around the corner! Learn more about NC Arbor Day and celebrate with us! What …
*Update* Laurel Wilt Disease Detected in New NC County
Laurel wilt, a devastating invasive disease of plants in the Laurel family, has been detected in a new county: …
Winter Safety Recommendations
Recent winter storms, ice, and freezing rain can impact healthy trees and forested areas, damaging or downing trees. The …
Dr. Megalos Retires From NC State Extension Forestry
Farewell to Dr. Mark Megalos, who retired from NC State University effective December 31, 2020. Just prior to retirement …
Pine Sawtimber Prices in North Carolina Rebounded to the Pre-COVID-19 Level
Despite the impending COVID-19 global Pandemic, both housing and lumber markets trended upward in the fourth quarter of 2020. …
Timber Harvests in 2019 Grew Considerably in North Carolina
In North Carolina, timberland is the main land use type covering 58% of the total land in the state, …
*NEW* Fact Sheet: Emerald Ash Borer
Check out NC State Extension Forestry’s new fact sheet by Kelly Oten on the invasive forest pest, the emerald …
Virtual Farm Tour
The summer farm tour of the North Carolina Christmas Tree Association highlights local farms and current research and demonstrations. …
Forest Landowner Tips for Fall
Fall is now officially here, and with the weather beginning to finally cool down, and the bugs and snakes …
Welcome to the Team Dr. Justin G. A. Whitehill!
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Justin G. A. Whitehill to the NC State Extension Forestry Team! Dr. Whitehill is an …
Women's Lunch & Learn: Setting Your Forest Management Objectives
Mark your calendar for our Women’s Lunch and Learn webinar, Setting Your Forest Management Objectives, on October 6, 2020, …
Welcome to the Team Dr. Kelly Oten!
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Kelly Oten to the NC State Extension Forestry Team! Dr. Kelly Oten is an …
Forest Landowner Management Tips for August
August is normally a time to celebrate summertime cookouts by the pool, vacations, and getting ready to go back …
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