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 …
Information on Terrestrial Flatworms and Hammerhead Worms
As if Asian giant hornets weren’t enough, this year also saw media attention on a lesser-known, but bizarre, group …
Voluntary Agricultural District Info Session Winter 2020
McDowell County has established a Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program to protect and preserve agricultural lands and activities. Learn about …
Free Pesticide Collection Day 2020
Do you have pesticides at your home or farm that you no longer need or use? If your answer is …
Voluntary Agricultural District Info Session Fall 2020
McDowell County has established a Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program to protect and preserve agricultural lands and activities. Learn about …
Business of Farming Series
North Carolina Cooperative Extension, along with the Davidson County Community College Small Business Center, will be hosting a “Business …
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 …
Wildlife on Your Land/Farm: Opportunity or Obstacle? Free Webinar Series
Wildlife on your land or farm can offer various benefits, but also has the potential to create significant problems. …
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 …
Build Wildfire Resilience in McDowell
As fuels are building up, and droughts are getting more severe, wildfire managers, community leaders, and residents are concerned …
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 …
Scavenger Hunt for Trees
Would you like to explore McDowell County and see some really Amazing Trees? Do you love the outdoors and …
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Managing for Resilience
You can proactively manage your forest for health and vigor and help it to adapt …
2 weeks ago — Healthy Forests
Understanding Your Timber Basis
This note explains the benefits of establishing a timber basis for tax and casualty loss …
2 weeks ago — Eastern Forestry Notes
Prevent Timber Trespass and Theft
Tips for preventing timber trespass and theft are reviewed in this publication. Special documentation of …
2 weeks ago — Eastern Forestry Notes
White Oak Quality Index, 2016
This note describes how a quality Index can be used to predict the lumber product …
2/3/21 — Wood Products Notes
Butterflies in Your Backyard
You can attract the many butterflies found throughout North Carolina to your backyard by following …
2/3/21 — Urban Wildlife
Historic North Carolina Delivered Timber Prices, 1988-2020
Historic price data for delivered timber, prices paid upon delivery to the mill, from 1988-2020 …
2/1/21
Historic North Carolina Timber Stumpage Prices, 1976-2020
Historic price data for standing timber from 1976-2020 for North Carolina. Data are reported for …
2/1/21
Enrolling in North Carolina's Forest Stewardship Program
This publication describes the North Carolina Forest Stewardship Program, a cooperative effort to help owners …
1/27/21 — Woodland Owner Notes