Forest Mgmt Extension Specialist Jameson Boone, & forest manager Garrett Sumner led a Hill Forest tour for Wayne CC Forestry students! Topics included silvicultural options of hardwood forests, where students gained exposure to various mgmt in Piedmont forests. #FutureofForestry

The NCFA is excited to welcome our newest cohort of Forest Worker Credential Instructors! Eight educators attended our workshop at the summer CTE conference in Winston-Salem and received their credential, followed by a tour of Egger Wood Products. Way to go!

Is Reforestation a Profitable Investment?🌲📈🌳 This publication assesses the pine #reforestation investment based on stumpage prices & associated costs to determine whether it offers attractive returns. Ensure profitability at any investment level! content.ces.ncsu.edu/is-reforestati…

Researchers in the NC State College of Natural Resources Dept of Forest Biomaterials are developing a proprietary material made from a mix of natural fibers that could be a sustainable alternative to 1 of the world’s most significant sources of pollution: plastic foam (Styrofoam). cnr.ncsu.edu/news/2025/07/f…

We are excited to announce that David Monks has been named the associate dean and director of NC State Extension, effective Aug. 1, 2025. Monks has held the role of co-interim director since September 2024. Read more about him: ncst.at/YnWE50Wr9Ru

Connect youth to Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, & Math to increase knowledge & identify career options at the Youth STEAM Summit this August! Hear from exhibitors in STEM, natural resources, agricultural agencies, colleges, & universities. roanokecooperative.com/roanoke-sustai…

Need help managing your forest? Consulting #foresters are ‘your friends in the business’, working on your behalf, to manage your woodlands with experience, education, & skill; justified by the increase in value, potential, and productivity of your forest. content.ces.ncsu.edu/benefits-of-us…

In the aftermath of #HurricaneHelene, this wood utilization workshop at Asheville Botanical Gardens discusses #ForestRecovery. Whether a landowner, forester, or interested in opportunities, learn essentials for maximizing wood resources & fire protection. go.ncsu.edu/readext?1081686

Maintaining property lines & boundaries is one of the simplest yet most often overlooked forms of #protection from theft, trespass, & encroachment. This publication details how to maintain property lines & includes NC Landowner Protection Act details. content.ces.ncsu.edu/maintaining-fo…

When applied correctly, poultry manure can provide valuable nitrogen & phosphorus to forest soils while helping poultry producers manage waste. Forests as an alt for #poultry manure can be a viable option to put valuable nutrients to work for #forests. content.ces.ncsu.edu/forests-as-an-…

Effective August 1st, David Monks has been named associate dean and director of NC State Extension! He will also serve as vice provost for outreach & engagement at NC State, advancing the university’s land-grant mission across North Carolina and beyond! cals.ncsu.edu/news/monks-nam…

Now more than ever, demands are being placed on private lands to provide recreation, hunting, & educational use for our growing population. This Note explains the major laws impacting #landowners’ liability & responsibilities for property users in NC. content.ces.ncsu.edu/land-ownership…

Sign up for our Hurricane Helene Forest Recovery workshops! 🪵 Storm to Stove: Workshop for Timber & Firewood Processing After Hurricane Helene, August 8 & 9th in Hayesville, NC. 🪵 Wood Utilization & Fire Protection Workshop, August 11th in Asheville, NC! forestry.ces.ncsu.edu/events/?q=Hurr…

Analysis of standing NC timber prices for the 2nd quarter of 2025 reveals a market characterized by regional variations & product-specific performance. The Western NC market generally trended upward while the Eastern NC market did not perform as favorably. forestry.ces.ncsu.edu/2025/07/north-…

Woodscaping = the art & science of enhancing aesthetics, recreational opportunities, & wildlife habitats by using forest mgmt principles. Our publication will help woodland owners with each #woodscaping step in a manner compatible with your mgmt goals! content.ces.ncsu.edu/woodscaping-yo…

Read how agroforestry teaches how to not only coexist with trees on your land, but also work with & benefit from them. “The thing that I love about agroforestry is that it asks, ‘What does the land want to do & how can we make that work with our goals?’” ces.ncsu.edu/2025/07/nc-sta…

Happy #TreeCheckMonth! An invasive insect, the Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB), is out & about this time of year. The Dept. of Agriculture is asking you to take 10 minutes to check your trees for signs of the ALB. Learn what signs to look for & what to do if you see them: bygl.osu.edu/index.php/node…

Today is #Owl Awareness Day! These nocturnal predators are fascinating birds that we often unintentionally harm. In NC, we have 6 species of owls. Learn about our common owls & how to manage your woodlands for them in our #WorkingWithWildlife publication: content.ces.ncsu.edu/owls

When applied correctly, swine manure provides forestland #soils needed nitrogen and phosphorus. Swine producers can manage waste while putting valuable nutrients to work for forest owners. Give our publication, which was recently revised last year, a read: content.ces.ncsu.edu/forests-as-an-…

Rooted in land, powered by partnership! Sign up for our Guilford County Land Use & Retention Summit! 🌳 Join us for a full-day learning experience focused on farmland preservation, legal tools, land access, and conservation programs on August 29th! eventbrite.com/e/2025-guilfor…