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In the background is an image of a ice-damaged tree. In the forefront are the words, "Winter Safety Reminders."

Winter Safety Recommendations

Winter storms, ice, and freezing rain can impact healthy trees and forested areas, damaging or downing trees. Before, during, and after the storm, remember, safety is primary.The NC Forest Service…

A clustered bar chart titled "Standing Timber Price ($/ton)" compares timber prices across two regions: Eastern NC (blue bars) and Western NC (red bars) for seven different Product Classes.

North Carolina Standing Timber Prices: A Year (2025) in Review

As 2025 draws to a close, so do the year's timber markets. In North Carolina, an analysis of quarterly standing timber price data reveals a stark contrast between the Eastern and Western regional…

NCDA & NCSU License Agreement signing by NC Commissioner of Agriculture, Steve Troxler, and dean of the College of Natural Resources at NC State, Dr. Myron Floyd. From left to right pictured are, Upper Mountain Director, Teresa Lambert; director of NC Sta

NCDA and NC State NC Christmas Tree Genetics License Agreement

On November 5th, 2025, we gathered at the Upper Mountain Research Station (UMRS) in Ashe County for its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony, kicking off harvest season for Christmas tree growers,…

Average hardwood stumpage prices per quarter and product for the first three quarters of 2025

North Carolina Standing Timber Prices: 3rd Quarter 2025 Overview

TheNorth Carolina standing timber marketthrough the first three quarters of 2025 delivered a clear message to landowners:value is shifting from low-grade trees to high-quality trees.This period was…

Six people sitting on a log with arms around each other wearing blue shirts labeled Foresters 2025

Record Number of 4-H Youth Compete in Statewide Forestry Contest

Sixty-two 4-H youth gathered at North Carolina State University's Schenck Memorial Forest in Raleigh on Saturday, October 11, 2025, for the annual 4-H Forestry State Contest. Nine counties put forth…

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Joro Spiders in North Carolina: Everything You Need to Know

Here in North Carolina, our native orb weaving spiders are a familiar sight during the early Fall, with species such as spotted orb weavers and writing spiders consistently marking the changing…

Bar graph reflecting year to year change in standing timber price from second quarter 2024 to second quarter 2025 by seven product classes for Western North Carolina.

North Carolina Standing Timber Prices: 2nd Quarter 2025 Overview

Analysis of standing timber prices in North Carolina for the second quarter of 2025 reveals a market characterized by regional variations and distinct product-specific performance.InWestern NC, the…

Group photo of Fire Week participants in front of a prescribed burn at North Carolina State Parks.

Fueling the Next Generation of Fire Practitioners: NC State Students Complete Transformative Fire Week in the Sandhills

NC State Extension Forestry and the NC State FirePack recently led Forest Management students from the College of Natural Resources through an unforgettable Fire Week! This week was part of their…

Photo of NC State group at BEST. From left to right: Delany Serpan, Savannah Moore, Kurt Smith, Robert Bardon, Jameson Boone, Sonia Preisser Rubio, Sarah Cain, Jenn Fawcett, Clarisse Owens, and Ann Morgan Hawthorne. Not pictured: Carla Barberi and Renee S

Graduate Students Gain Hands-on Extension Training Through the BEST Program

Five graduate students from NC State University’s College of Natural Resources, along with seven Extension professionals, recently participated in the Broadening Extension through Student Training…

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New Neighbors: Spotted Lanternfly in Rockingham County

Rockingham County just got an unwelcome new resident -- spotted lanternfly (SLF). This isn't just any insect; it's an invasive pest from southeast Asia that's been steadily spreading across the…