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 …
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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
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 …
Recording of Bumble Bee Webinar Now Available for Viewing
In honor of Citizen Science Month, the Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension conducted a webinar on …
Forest Landowner Management Tips for May
Before the temperature begins to get too hot, buggy, and snaky for most folks to get out in the …
Yellow Poplar Weevils on Poplar and Magnolia
We just got an alert from Amanda Taylor, Area Specialized Agent – Nursery and Greenhouse, that yellow poplar weevils, …
Lecanium Scales Full of Eggs
Oak lecanium scale and European fruit lecanium are nearly identical soft scales that infest oaks and many other tree …
Recent Research on the Restoration of Southern Pine Ecosystems
Over time we’ve seen southern pine ecosystems decline across the landscape. Currently, the USDA Forest Service has partnered with …
Backyard Agriculture 101
As we all try to adjust to our new lifestyles caused by COVID-19, N.C. Cooperative Extension is providing new …
NC State Extension Launches Portal for COVID-19 Resources
Press release by Richard Campbell, NC State Extension. COVID-19 has disrupted our lives and routines, from how we work, play …
Forest Landowner Management Tips for April
Forest Landowners have a great opportunity to exercise social distancing while getting out on their land and connecting with …
Timber Harvest Values in 2018 Increased in North Carolina
North Carolina has about 18.1 million acres of timberland, which supports a vibrant forest product industry throughout the state. …
Forests After Florence
From NC State University College of Natural Resources, Story by Julie Johnson 3/6/2020 Dr. Madhusudan Katti, an associate professor in the …
Spring Ag Fest is CANCELED
The Chatham County Spring Ag Fest that was scheduled for March 28, 2020, at the Chatham County Agriculture & …
Register Now for ForestHer Workshop on Managing for Wildlife
Women landowners and natural resource professionals interested in learning more about management and conservation of private lands are invited …
Hardwood Pulpwood Prices Continue to Move Upward in North Carolina
In the fourth quarter of 2019, movements in timber prices in North Carolina were mixed. While both pine and …
Planting to Harvest: Learn to Manage Your Woodlands
UPDATE, 3/20/20: We are currently unable to accept registration for this series. Please check back for updates, or contact …
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On May 28, 2009, new rules for reporting of lump-sum timber sales went into effect. …
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Wilson County Forestry Impacts 2018
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