Woodland Owner Webinars on Demand
Webinars are a great opportunity to learn about different forestry topics from experts in the field, and we have …
Forest Resources
Scavenger Hunt for Trees
Would you like to explore McDowell County and see some really Amazing Trees? Do you love the outdoors and …
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 …
Voluntary Agricultural District Webinar June 23, 2020
McDowell County has established a Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program to protect and preserve agricultural lands and activities. Learn about …
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 …
COVID-19 Resources for Farmers Including Financial Aid
NC State University has a regularly updated COVID-19 Resource Page. Please refer to this page on a regular basis. …
Voluntary Agricultural District Webinar April 3, 2020
McDowell County has established a Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program to protect and preserve agricultural lands and activities. Learn about …
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 …
A Forest Farming Success Story
2/28/2020 – Forest farming and growing native woodland botanicals make up a large part of my research and extension …
Meet the WNC Woodland Stewards
2/27/2020 – The Association for Temperate Agroforestry has a nice article in their latest newsletter about our Woodland Stewards …
U.S. Forest Service Seeking Your Input
The long awaited Pisgah-Nantahala Forest Plan Revision proposal is available for your review. I know this is important to …
Voluntary Agriculture District Info Session: February 2020
McDowell County has established a Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program to protect and preserve agricultural lands and activities. Learn about …
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 …
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Your land is valuable to you and your family. Protection and successful transition begins with …
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Fire-Resistant Landscaping in North Carolina
If you live in a home or community that may be vulnerable to wildfires, this …
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An Introduction to Forest Certification
Forest certification is a third-party evaluation of the management of a forest. Certification systems assure …
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A Close Look at the North Carolina Logging Industry: Historical Trends and Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Amidst the looming COVID-19 pandemic, the logging industry has sustained a 30-35% loss in the …
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Economic Contribution of the Forest Sector in North Carolina, 2018
This publication discusses contributions the forest sector makes to the North Carolina economy.
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Managing Longleaf Pine Straw
Longleaf pine trees deposit an annual blanket of needles, often called pine straw, on the …
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Creating a Limited Liability Company or Corporation
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