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. …
Forest Resources
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 …
Sustainable Forestry and African American Land Retention Program Receives USDA Forest Service 2019 Regional Forester’s Honor Award
From the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Greenville, SC Greenville, SC – The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (Endowment) …
The Bees of North Carolina
Congratulations to Dr. Elsa Youngsteadt & Hannah Levenson for this excellent new book, available as a hardcopy for purchase …
Ginseng: An Option for Underutilized Forest Land in the West
As most of our perennial plants have settled in for the ‘long winters nap,’ now is a perfect time …
Voluntary Ag District Info Session: McDowell Winter 2019
McDowell County has established a Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program to protect and preserve agricultural lands and activities. Learn about …
2019 Agriculture Awareness Field Day
On October 8 and 9 the N.C. Cooperative Extension, McDowell County Center and McDowell Agricultural Youth Foundation hosted their …
Recovering from the storm: Resources for Woodland and Forest Landowners
Hurricanes can cause significant damage to forest and timber land through wind and flooding. The first priority is to …
North Carolina 4-H Team Competes at Nationals
This has been a great year for our 4-H’ers in the Wildlife Habitat Education Program! We had five counties and …
Farm Bill 2018: Programs of Interest to Forest Landowners
The 2018 Farm Bill, also known as the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, modifies and reauthorizes several agricultural and natural …
Opportunity for Landowners: Woodland Stewardship Course
Landowners have an opportunity to learn about forestry and woodland stewardship via an online course. The Department of Forestry …
Pine Pulpwood Prices in North Carolina Dropped Substantially in 2019, Second Quarter
The U.S. housing market continued trending downward in the last few months. In May 2019, the seasonally adjusted annual …
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Communities Thrive on Trees
This brochure describes the economic, environmental and health benefits that urban trees provide to a …
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Selecting Sites for Fraser Fir Production
This publication covers a full range of site factors that can help growers avoid Phytophthroa …
12 hours ago — Christmas Tree Notes
Wildland Fire Programming for Extension and Outreach Professionals
This publication serves as a resource for Extension and other outreach professionals who plan wildland …
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Who Is Responsible for the Trees? A Citizen Guide to Trees in the Community
This publication provides guidance on who is responsible for the maintenance and care of public …
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North Carolina Timber Income 2018
This publication offers county-level income data of North Carolina timber harvested and delivered to mills.
3/13/20
Working Safely: Ergonomic Issues in Christmas Tree Harvest
This publication discusses ergonomic practices that can be implemented during Christmas tree harvests to reduce …
3/3/20 — Christmas Tree Notes
Resilient Piedmont Pines: Risk Reduction Guide
This publication details simple, practical actions you can take to minimize costs and impacts while …
2/28/20 — Eastern Forestry Notes
First...See a Forester
This publication for landowners discusses the importance of consulting a professional forester before selling timber …
2/19/20