Comment on Tree Fall Liability
Hurricane Florence reminds us all how quickly wind and rain can upend or tear limbs from a decades-old – …
Forest Resources
EFRP Provides Assistance to Private Forest Owners
The Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP), administered by the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA), helps the owners of non-industrial …
Flood Damage to Forest Stands
The flooding that has resulted from Hurricane Florence in much of North Carolina may have significant impact on forested …
Decision-Making Guidelines for Storm-Damaged Trees
When storms damage woodlands and shade trees, woodland owners and homeowners have many questions about what to do with …
Change Is in the Air: The Miracle of Fall Colors
Every year at this time we revel in the beauty of the trees, knowing well that it is only …
Project Learning Tree Link to 4-H Life Skills
This summer, Project Learning Tree® (PLT) released correlations between the PLT K-8 Activity Guide and 4-H Life Skills. This …
4-H Forestry and Wildlife Teams Excel in National Competitions
Summer 2018 was incredibly successful for North Carolina’s 4-H teams competing in national contests for forestry and wildlife; with NC teams …
How Much Does Forest Industry Contribute to the NC Economy
One of the most abundant natural resources in North Carolina are the trees. The majority of the trees form …
Hot Off the Press! Updated Publication Covering More Than 150 Forest Terms
Do you know the difference between forestland and timberland, or what is a BMP? What about stumpage? These are …
Woodland Stewardship Course Offered as Distance Education
This distance education course runs from August 22 through December 7, 2018. The course is designed for those who …
From Spark to Blaze: 2018 Forest to Classroom Program Ignites Classroom Education
I had a spark of an idea. I wanted to teach about fire. I wanted to teach about the …
Pine Sawtimber and Pulpwood Prices Continued to Improve in Eastern North Carolina
After reaching an 11-year high in the last month, U.S. housing starts plunged in June 2018. Privately-owned housing starts …
Protecting Your Forestland Asset: The NC Landowner Protection Act
What is the NC Landowner Protection Act? The NC Landowner Protection Act (passed in 2011), does not change general trespass laws nor have …
New Educational Videos Available From Extension Forestry
Have you ever wondered how to measure the diameter of a tree? What about how tall a tree is? …
North Carolina Forest Service Celebrates Stewardship
Forest landowners in North Carolina are invited to attend the 2018 Stewardship Forestry Recognition Program and Awards Luncheon on …
North Carolina Pine Stumpage Prices Were Up in the First Quarter of 2018
While the U.S. housing market, the primary driver of the wood product industry, is trending downward in early 2018, …
Laurel Kays Joins Extension Forestry Team
NC State University Extension Forestry would like to welcome Laurel Kays to the group. Laurel is the new Extension …
Innovations in Wood Energy Workshop & Tour
Workshop Overview This one-day workshop focuses on building sustainable wood energy markets in the North Carolina Appalachian and foothills region. …
Timber Prices: Supply, Demand and Extenuating Circumstances
Understanding how timber prices are formed is crucial for forest stakeholders including landowners, investors, forest product industries, and timberland …
Timber Industry in North Carolina Contributed Over $900 Million in 2016
North Carolina has about 18.1 million acres of timberland, which supports a vibrant forest product industry throughout the state. …
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