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Woodland Owners Notes eNewsletter
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Forest Pest Scouting Guides
We recently developed scouting guides for five key invasive forest
species. These guides describe what to look for, when and where to look, and what to do if you spot these forest pests. Early detection can help keep your trees healthy and invasive species-free!
See our guides:
- Scouting Guide: Emerald ash borerAlso, see Dr. Kelly Oten explain How to Scout Your Trees for Pests like a Pro with this NC State Extension Homegrown video. Watch Now »
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Wildfire Potential on the Rise
The National Significant
Fire Potential Outlook predicts above normal wildfire potential in the NC mountains beginning this month. We encourage you to take action to reduce your wildfire risk this fire season. See the seasonal outlook »
Coupled with the fact that NC has the most wildland-urban interface in the country, our state experiences some of the greatest numbers of wildfires. There are many wildfire resources available that can help you keep informed of current wildfire conditions, help you understand wildfire, and take action to reduce your wildfire risk. Learn More »
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Joro Spider in NC: Everything You Need to Know
The joro spider was first detected in NC in
the mountains in the fall of 2021, and has since begun its spread east. While an unfamiliar sight, these spiders pose no threat to humans. But this brightly colored, palm-sized arachnid might be in NC to stay, and we need your help tracking its spread and impact in NC. If you see them, snap a picture and report it on iNaturalist! Learn More »
Image: Adult Joro spider dorsal view. Photo by Ben Zino.
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Fall Foliage in North Carolina: What to Expect This Year
Happy fall, y'all! Want to know what to expect in terms of fall foliage this year? We expect foliage to peak in the mountains by mid-October, followed by the foothills and Piedmont in late October, and the Coastal Plain in early November. Read this NC State College of Natural Resources guide featuring Dr. Robert Bardon for more on this fall season. Learn More »
Do you know why leaves change color in the fall? Before leaves drop and leave trees bare, chemical changes take place resulting in the characteristic vibrant yellow, orange, and red colors of fall. Learn More about the miracle of fall colors »
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Coming Events of Interest to Woodland Owners
October 4th, 11th, 18th, 2025 (Sat), 9 - 11 AM ET, NC Bradford Pear Bounties. We have 3 Bradford pear bounties scheduled this fall in Asheville,
Fayetteville, and Goldsboro, NC. This program encourages homeowners to remove their landscape Bradford pear or other planted cultivars of Pyrus calleryana (e.g., Chanticleer, Cleveland Select, Aristocrat) and replace them with free, native trees. Homeowners who want to participate in this event must pre-register and bring proof of tree removal to the event. Replacement trees are in 3-gallon containers, and there are many native species to choose from. Up to 5 pear trees can be removed for up to 5 free replacements. First-come, first-served for tree species selection. This exchange is free and open to the public; pre-registration is required to ensure tree pick-up runs smoothly. Learn more and register on the Tree Bounty webpage!
October 4th, 2025 (Sat), 10 AM - 3 PM ET, Fire in the Pines Festival. Come join us for the annual Fire in the Pines Festival in Wilmington, NC, an event the whole family can enjoy! Stay tuned for more information, updates, and event details as we get closer to the date, but for now you can look forward to: kids activities including crafts, games, and educational opportunities; fire equipment, including an antique fire engine; hay-rides throughout the park; fire, nature, and other conservation-related tables and displays; live music by Folkstone Stringband; food trucks; entertainment including jugglers and
raptor shows; and for the finale, a live fire demonstration! Learn more on the Fire in the Pines Festival webpage.
October 7th, 2025 (Tu), 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM ET, Piedmont Forest Landowner Summit. Save the date for the Piedmont Forest Landowner Summit in Chatham County! Hear from a diverse group of speakers who will present on a variety of topics related to forestry, conservation, and wildlife. Pre-registration is required. The deadline for registration is October 2nd. The cost for the summit is $35 and includes a light breakfast and catered lunch. Get more details and registration information on the Growing Small Farms event page.
October 13th, 2025 (M), 9 AM - 4 PM ET, Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Workshop @ Cool Springs EE Center. Join preservice teachers, K-8 classroom and nonformal educators at the Cool Springs EE Center in Askin, NC as we explore activities in the Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Activity Guide. Every participant will leave the workshop with a copy of this guide. Register by Friday, October 3 at 5pm for $10 on the PLT Cool Springs event page.
October 20th, 2025 (M), 9 AM - 4 PM ET, Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Workshop @ Blowing Rock Conference Center. Join preservice teachers, K-8 classroom and nonformal educators at the Blowing Rock Conference Center in Blowing Rock, NC as we explore activities in the Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Activity Guide. Every participant will leave the workshop with a copy of this guide. Register by Friday, October 10 at 12pm for $20 on the PLT Blowing Rock event page.
October 22nd & 23rd, 2025 (W & Th), 8AM - 3:30PM ET, Forest Landowner Conference. The Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention Project (SFLRP)'s forest landowner conference is held annually to educate landowners on sustainable forestry practices; on programs and technical assistance available through state and federal forestry and natural resource agencies; on the local timber industry and emerging markets; and on strategies for estate planning, including wills and
trusts. Register for free and get more information on the SFLRP Eventbrite page!
October 25th, 2025 (Sat), 10 AM - 2 PM ET, Pine Trees to Pollinators. Walk and witness the Pine Trees to Pollinators workshop in Carthage, NC. Plan on four hours for this event which is free with lunch provided. Landowners and wildlife enthusiasts will benefit from a deep dive into how our forest management impacts wildlife, from butterflies to wild turkey, and deer. Management experts will break down how to get from a forest floor of leaf litter to the glitter of wildflowers and the buzz of pollinators. RSVP: call or text Jesse at 910-603-1052 to let them know of your attendance.
November 1st, 2025 (Sat), 9 AM - 3:30 PM ET, Project
Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Workshop @ Union County Agriculture Center. Join preservice teachers, K-8 classroom and nonformal educators at the Union County Agriculture Center in Monroe, NC as we explore activities in the Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Activity Guide. Every participant will leave the workshop with a copy of this guide. Register by Friday, October 24 at 5pm for $20 on the PLT Union event
page.
November 4th, 2025 (Tu), 9 AM - 3:30 PM ET, Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Workshop @ Walnut Wetland Creek Park. Join preservice teachers, K-8 classroom and nonformal educators at the Walnut Wetland Creek Park in Raleigh, NC as we explore activities in the Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Activity Guide. Every participant will leave the workshop with a copy of this guide. Register by Wednesday, October 29 at 5pm for $20 on the PLT Wetland Creek event page.
November 5th, 2025 (W), 9 AM - 3 PM ET, Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Workshop @ Guilford College. Join preservice
teachers, K-8 classroom and nonformal educators at Guilford College in Greensboro, NC as we explore activities in the Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Activity Guide. Every participant will leave the workshop with a copy of this guide. Register by Wednesday, October 29 at 5pm for $20 on the PLT Guilford event page.
Webinars & Online Learning
Forestry Webinars on Demand Webinars are a great opportunity to learn about different forestry topics from experts in the field. We have collaborated with professionals from a variety of backgrounds, including forestry, economics, law, and more to bring you relevant topics at home.
eFire This interactive site allows you to choose your own eFIRE experience! Become virtually immersed in a prescribed burn, learn why and how burns are conducted, read the provided resources, and/or hear from the multiple types of people who use prescribed fire as a land management tool!
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Woodland Owner Notes E-news is a monthly email newsletter from Extension Forestry at NC State University. This newsletter is made possible through support from the Renewable Resources Extension Act and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The
2025 editors are:
Robert Bardon, NC State University, Extension Forestry, Raleigh, NC
Jim Hamilton, NC Cooperative Extension Service, Boone, NC
Alton Perry, Roanoke Cooperative, Rich Square, NC
Colby Lambert, NC Cooperative Extension, Lillington, NC
Jennifer Fawcett, NC State University, Extension Forestry, Raleigh, NC
Nathan Gatlin, NC Cooperative Extension, Wilkesboro, NC
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