News From Extension Forestry

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Joro Spider Not as Scary as It Looks

Published - March 9, 2022

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Despite the Pandemic, Timber Harvests in 2020 Did Not Slow Down in North Carolina

Published - January 20, 2022

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The Infrastructure Act and Forestry: A Brief Overview

Published - January 20, 2022

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'tis the Season to Hang Sticky Bands to Prevent Cankerworm

Published - November 15, 2021

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Spotted Lanternfly Found Less Than 20 Miles From NC

Published - November 4, 2021

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Pine Timber Prices in North Carolina Continued to Rise in the Third Quarter, 2021

Published - October 13, 2021

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Sawtimber Prices in North Carolina Increased Substantially in the Second Quarter, 2021

Published - July 14, 2021

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Lymantria Dispar No Longer Called the 'Gypsy Moth'

Published - July 12, 2021

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Treatments for the Invasive L. dispar Begin in Western NC

Published - June 7, 2021

Adult Asian longhorned beetle (black with white spots, very long antennae), rests on a hand.
Forestry Experts Want You to Watch Out for ‘Poolside Pests’

Published - June 1, 2021

Bar chart: quarter percent change in North Carolina timber prices Q1 2021 — Pine Pulpwood +13%, Pine Chip-N-Saw -4%, Pine Sawtimber -8%, Pine Ply Logs -1%, Hardwood Pulpwood +44%, Mixed Hardwood Sawtimber +4%, Oak Sawtimber +3%
Despite Record High Lumber Prices, Pine Sawtimber Prices in North Carolina Dropped in the First Quarter, 2021

Published - April 26, 2021

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Pine Needle Scale Crawlers Emerging Soon

Published - April 5, 2021

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Callery Pear - Please Beware!

Published - March 17, 2021

Damage due to laurel wilt disease on tree
*Update* Laurel Wilt Disease Detected in New NC County

Published - March 2, 2021

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Dr. Megalos Retires From NC State Extension Forestry

Published - January 29, 2021

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Pine Sawtimber Prices in North Carolina Rebounded to the Pre-COVID-19 Level

Published - January 25, 2021

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Timber Harvests in 2019 Grew Considerably in North Carolina

Published - January 14, 2021

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*NEW* Fact Sheet: Emerald Ash Borer

Published - January 5, 2021

Line chart: Pine pulpwood prices ($/ton) 2012–2018 quarterly — Southwide, Western NC, Eastern NC
Pine Pulpwood Prices Dropped 11% in North Carolina

Published - October 17, 2018

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Valuing Storm Damaged Timber Following the Recent Storms

Published - October 10, 2018

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Change Is in the Air: The Miracle of Fall Colors

Published - September 5, 2018

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Project Learning Tree Link to 4-H Life Skills

Published - September 4, 2018

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4-H Forestry and Wildlife Teams Excel in National Competitions

Published - August 31, 2018

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How Much Does Forest Industry Contribute to the NC Economy

Published - August 27, 2018

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Hot Off the Press! Updated Publication Covering More Than 150 Forest Terms

Published - August 27, 2018

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From Spark to Blaze: 2018 Forest to Classroom Program Ignites Classroom Education

Published - July 26, 2018

Pine pulpwood prices line chart (quarterly $/ton) for Southwide, Western NC, Eastern NC
Pine Sawtimber and Pulpwood Prices Continued to Improve in Eastern North Carolina

Published - July 24, 2018

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Protecting Your Forestland Asset: The NC Landowner Protection Act

Published - July 19, 2018

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New Educational Videos Available From Extension Forestry

Published - May 24, 2018

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North Carolina Pine Stumpage Prices Were Up in the First Quarter of 2018

Published - April 16, 2018

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Laurel Kays Joins Extension Forestry Team

Published - March 30, 2018

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Timber Prices: Supply, Demand and Extenuating Circumstances

Published - March 15, 2018

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Timber Industry in North Carolina Contributed Over $900 Million in 2016

Published - March 9, 2018

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New Wood Products Extension Specialist

Published - February 20, 2018

Percent Change in Price, Inventory, and Removals Due to Tariffs from 2013 to 2025
Lumber and Timber Prices Are Projected to Rise With Tariffs on Canadian Lumber

Published - February 14, 2018

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2017 Southern Pine Beetle Populations Low This Year; Few Areas Expecting Increasing Populations

Published - July 13, 2017

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So, What Is the Orange Stuff on My Pine Trees?

Published - April 5, 2017

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Significant Price Changes in Third Quarter Standing Timber.

Published - October 24, 2016

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North Carolina Team Competes at National 4-H Forestry Invitational

Published - August 4, 2016

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Partnering for Success With Sentinel Landscapes

Published - July 13, 2016

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