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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…

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…

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Growing Degree Day Calculator Displays a Very Warm April and Other Spring Updates

*update as of April 1, 2025: active EHS crawlers found in fields in Upper Mountain Research Station, Avery County, and West Jefferson Spring is Breaking Records We are on track for another very warm…

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NC Arbor Day - March 21, 2025

North Carolina's Arbor Day is just around the corner! Learn more about NC Arbor Day and celebrate with us! What is Arbor Day?Arbor Day is a day about celebrating trees and recognizing their many…

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Pine Pulpwood Prices Up This Quarter!

Timber markets in Eastern and Western North Carolina (NC) experienced similar quarterly price changes across all six product classes during the third quarter of 2024. Pine pulpwood prices increased…

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Chainsaw Safety After Hurricane Helene

If you are contributing to the recovery efforts after the impacts of Hurricane Helene through chainsaw use, consider whether you are ready to tackle the aftermath of fallen trees and branches. Only…

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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 make sure you and your family are safe, and after the storm, assessment of the…

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Forestry Landowner Summit

Gain essential knowledge on a variety of forestry and wildlife topics that you can apply to your forest. Learn about current issues impacting our forests and practices you can implement to improve…

A line graph of North Carolina's quarter-by-quarter state-wide average standing timber prices for five product classes since first quarter 2019

North Carolina’s State-wide Average Timber Prices See Little Improvement Since 2019

Over the past five years, North Carolina’s state-wide standing timber prices have fluctuated from quarter to quarter with some quarters performing better than others. Comparing the second quarter of…

Graph indicating price change for 5 product classes of timber in North Carolina for third quarter 2023

North Carolina Timber Prices in Decline!

North Carolina (NC) state-wide timber stumpage prices for third quarter 2023 mirror south-wide timber stumpage price trends with decreases for four of the five major product classes. Prices decreased…