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 …
Forestry Webinars Available During April
NC State Extension Forestry has lined up several webinar opportunities for landowners over the next few months, with two slated …
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 …
Postponed - Franklin County Arbor Day Tree Giveaway!
Arbor Day in North Carolina will be March 20th this year. Take time to celebrate by planting a tree. …
2020 Farmland Preservation Workshops
Farmland Preservation workshops being conducted throughout North Carolina. The North Carolina Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund is hosting …
2019 Impacts and Outcomes - Franklin County
2019 Outcome and Impacts The 2019 Impacts video show just a sample of the many different programs, clients, volunteers and …
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) …
Woodland Stewards - February 2020 Webinar Series
Join other woodland landowners throughout the region to learn about how you can take better care of your woodlands. N.C. …
2020 Successful Small Farms Opportunities Conference
The popular regional Successful Small Farms Opportunities Conference will be held at the Louisburg College campus in Louisburg on Saturday, …
Women in Ag - December News and Upcoming Events
Sure hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving holiday! This is our meetings time of year, and I wanted to …
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 …
Grant Opportunity for Family Farms!
NC AgVentures Farmer Grant Program NC AgVentures is an Extension program that provides grants to NC independent family farms for …
Invasive Pest on the Horizon: Spotted Lanternfly
It seems we can’t catch a break from invasive pests entering our ecosystems. There is now another non-native pest …
Register Now for ForestHer Workshop on Managing your Woodlands
Women landowners and natural resource professionals interested in learning more about management and conservation of private lands are invited …
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 …
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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