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 …
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 …
Anson County Horticulture & Forestry Needs Assessment Survey
Below is a short 5-minute survey that will help N.C. Cooperative Extension in Anson County plan future horticulture and …
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 …
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 …
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Threshold Legal Issues Concerning Solar Development Opportunities
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Sample Timber Sale Contract
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Impervious Surface Thresholds for Sustainable Urban Tree Planting and Landscape Design
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Management Plans: A Planning Guide for Landowners
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