Pulpwood Prices in North Carolina Surged Back in the 2020 Second Quarter
The housing markets in May rebounded slightly to just below one million units of housing starts nationwide. The U.S. …
Woodland Owner Webinars on Demand - New Webinars Added!
Webinars are a great opportunity to learn about different forestry topics from experts in the field, and we have …
NC Logging Industry & Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Are you curious about how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the NC logging industry? Our recently released publication, “A …
New Publication: Fire-Resistant Landscaping in North Carolina
Is your home or community tucked into the woods or surrounded by natural shrubs, woodlands, or marsh? If the …
Forest Landowner Management Tips for June
Summer is on our heels and June means hurricane season is here! In 2020, North Carolina and the Southeast …
Twig Aphids 2020
Twig aphids are shaping up to be a problem this spring in western North Carolina. Many fields had high …
The 2020 Spring Freeze, Christmas Tree Injury, & Pruning Response.
I am writing this on May 12, 2020. It is the fourth morning in a row with frost at …
Forest Landowner Management Tips for May
Before the temperature begins to get too hot, buggy, and snaky for most folks to get out in the …
Recent Research on the Restoration of Southern Pine Ecosystems
Over time we’ve seen southern pine ecosystems decline across the landscape. Currently, the USDA Forest Service has partnered with …
Forest Landowner Management Tips for April
Forest Landowners have a great opportunity to exercise social distancing while getting out on their land and connecting with …
Timber Harvest Values in 2018 Increased in North Carolina
North Carolina has about 18.1 million acres of timberland, which supports a vibrant forest product industry throughout the state. …
Forests After Florence
From NC State University College of Natural Resources, Story by Julie Johnson 3/6/2020 Dr. Madhusudan Katti, an associate professor in the …
Hardwood Pulpwood Prices Continue to Move Upward in North Carolina
In the fourth quarter of 2019, movements in timber prices in North Carolina were mixed. While both pine and …
Sustainable Forestry and African American Land Retention Program Receives USDA Forest Service 2019 Regional Forester’s Honor Award
From the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Greenville, SC Greenville, SC – The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (Endowment) …
Ginseng: An Option for Underutilized Forest Land in the West
As most of our perennial plants have settled in for the ‘long winters nap,’ now is a perfect time …
Recovering from the storm: Resources for Woodland and Forest Landowners
Hurricanes can cause significant damage to forest and timber land through wind and flooding. The first priority is to …
North Carolina 4-H Team Competes at Nationals
This has been a great year for our 4-H’ers in the Wildlife Habitat Education Program! We had five counties and …
Farm Bill 2018: Programs of Interest to Forest Landowners
The 2018 Farm Bill, also known as the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, modifies and reauthorizes several agricultural and natural …
Opportunity for Landowners: Woodland Stewardship Course
Landowners have an opportunity to learn about forestry and woodland stewardship via an online course. The Department of Forestry …
Pine Pulpwood Prices in North Carolina Dropped Substantially in 2019, Second Quarter
The U.S. housing market continued trending downward in the last few months. In May 2019, the seasonally adjusted annual …
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