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Woodland Owners Notes eNewsletter
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NC Arbor Day - March 17th
Nationally, Arbor Day is celebrated on the last Friday of April, however, most states observe Arbor Day on a date of their choosing in accordance with the best tree-planting times. In North Carolina, we celebrate Arbor Day on the first Friday following March 15. This year, NC Arbor Day falls on Friday, March 17. Arbor Day is all about celebrating trees.
Join us at the NC Arbor Day Festival on March 25th at John Chavis Memorial Park in Raleigh, NC. This is a free,
fun-filled festival for the whole family featuring many educational booths, retail vendors, food trucks, live music, various entertainment, free tree seedlings, and much more! Learn More about the Festival »
Not able to join us in person? No worries! Follow our Facebook and Twitter for a virtual NC Arbor Day celebration all week long with our fellow NC Forestry friends. Keep an eye on the hashtag, #NCForestsUnited for lots of resources!
Learn More »
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North Carolina’s Fourth Quarter 2022 Standing Timber Prices
Update
North Carolina standing timber prices trend upward in the fourth quarter 2022 for all major pine and hardwood products compared to the third quarter 2022. The upward trend in NC stumpage prices is in line with south-wide averages and seasonal norms. Price increased between 0% and 13% across all pine and hardwood product classes. Even though prices have increased in the fourth quarter 2022 compared to the previous quarter, prices continue to be down compared to the fourth quarter 2021. Learn More »
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Elm Zigzag Sawfly
The elm zigzag sawfly (Aproceros leucopoda Takeuchi ; Hymenoptera: Argidae) is an invasive insect from East Asia that feeds on and defoliates elm trees (Ulmus spp.). It was first detected in North America in Québec, Canada in 2020 and has since been found in Virginia in 2021 and North Carolina, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New York in 2022. Elm zigzag sawfly larvae feed exclusively on the leaves of elm trees (Ulmus spp.). In North Carolina, hosts in the area where the initial infestation occurred include American and winged elm. Keep an eye out for this pest.
Learn More » to identify and manage these pests when they are spotted.
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Woodland Stewards Webinar Series
Tune in for three webinars in the Woodland Stewards 2023 webinar series titled: Exploring Practices to Create and Maintain Woodlands in Open Forest Environments. The purpose of the Woodland Stewards program is to empower woodland owners to promote environmental and forest health through increased awareness, experience, and access to resources. Webinars will occur each Tuesday starting February 28th and ending March 14th. Check it out!Learn More »
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Coming Events of Interest to Woodland Owners
February 28th, 2023 (Tu), 1 - 2 PM ET, Woodland Stewards Webinar Series: Creating Open Woodlands to Promote Regeneration & Development of White Oak. Learn about management practices that can create the conditions that promote development and regeneration of White Oak in this webinar. Oaks grow slowly and can be outcompeted by faster-growing species, but a few management practices can make a difference. This is the first of three webinars in the Woodland Stewards 2023 webinar series. Get more information about this webinar on the Forestry Webinars event page.
March 4th, 2023 (Sat), 9 AM - 4 PM ET, Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Workshop @ Rowan Wild. Join preservice teachers, K-8 classroom and nonformal educators at Rowan Wild at Dan Nicholas Park in Salisbury, NC as they explore activities in the newly released Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Activity Guide. Every participant will leave the workshop with a copy of this guide that includes 50 hands-on, multidisciplinary activities to connect children to nature and increase young people’s awareness and knowledge about their environment. Registration closes Friday, February 24th. Registration costs $20. Get more information and register in advance on the PLT event page.
March 4th, 2023 (Sat), 10 AM - 2 PM ET, Savannah River Fire Festival. Enjoy a fun day outdoors in Guyton, GA celebrating how prescribed fire is good for Georgia’s forests and meet some of the organizations using it to support healthy wildlife habitat and reduce the risk of wildfires. It’s a FREE festival for the whole family with fire equipment, food
trucks, face painting, and games! Get more information on the Fire Festival event page.
March 7th, 2023 (Tu), 1 - 2 PM ET, Woodland Stewards Webinar Series: Wildlife Considerations When Restoring Oak/Pine Woodlands. Join this webinar to learn more about ways to restore oak/pine woodlands and improve wildlife habitat. Sunlight, overstory retention levels, fire, and vegetation structure and composition influence oak pine woodlands. In this webinar, these factors will be discussed in relation to improving habitat for a variety of wildlife species when restoring oak/pine woodlands. This is the second of three webinars in the Woodland Stewards 2023 webinar series. Get more information about this webinar on the Forestry Webinars event page.
March 9th, 2023 (Th), 12 - 1 PM ET, NC Tree Farm Webinar: Restoring Upland Oak Forests. Regenerating oak is more of a process than an event. The probability of replacing an existing oak
forest with a new one by just cutting it down and letting it grow back is zero or unacceptably low. It takes proper planning and a series of sequenced silvicultural treatments, including prescribed fire, to have any chance of restoring an existing oak forest. This webinar, offered by the N.C. Tree Farm Program, will address how to use a modified oak shelterwood system to restore upland oak and describe the prerequisites and necessary steps for
success. The webinar is an introduction to a more intense two-day Restoring Upland Oak Forests field training that the N.C. Tree Farm Program will offer in September. Get more information and register in advance on the Forestry Webinars event page.
March
14th, 2023 (Tu), 8 AM - 4 PM ET, Increasing Participation in USDA's Conservation Reserve Program in N.C. (Wayne County). This free workshop is organized by Roanoke Electric Cooperative's Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention Project and the University of Georgia's Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources. The purpose is to increase awareness of and participation in the Conservation
Reserve Program. The program's long-term goal is to re-establish valuable land cover to help improve water quality, prevent soil erosion and reduce loss of wildlife habitat. This workshop takes place in Goldsboro, NC. Get more information and register in advance on the Wayne County event page. Register by 6pm on March 3rd.
March 14th, 2023 (Tu), 1 - 2 PM ET, Woodland Stewards Webinar Series: Establishing and Managing Open Pine-Hardwood Stands. Many commonly found natural forest stands are mixed with pines and hardwoods, that have developed through forest succession. There are a range of management strategies that can help to establish and maintain open pine-hardwood stands. Learn more about the recommended approaches in this webinar. This is the last of three webinars in the Woodland Stewards 2023 webinar series. Get more information about this webinar on the Forestry Webinars event page.
March 16th, 2023 (Th), 1 - 2:30 PM ET, ForestHer NC: All About Pollinators! Intro for Springtime. Want to catch the buzz about pollinators? In this introduction, we’ll go well beyond honeybees to learn the astonishing diversity of native pollinators and the vital roles they play in healthy ecosystems. We’ll also cover some springtime projects that will help pollinators thrive on your land. Get more information and register on the ForestHer NC event page.
March 18th, 2023 (Sat), 9 AM - 4 PM ET, Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Workshop @ Cool Springs. Join classroom and nonformal educators as well as local natural resource professionals at Weyerhaeuser's Cool Springs EE Center in New Bern, NC as we explore activities in the newly released Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Activity Guide. Every participant will leave the workshop with a copy of this guide which includes 50 hands-on, multidisciplinary activities to connect children to nature and increase young people’s awareness and knowledge about their environment. Registration closes Friday, March 10th. Registration is free thanks to The Croatan Chapter of the Society of American Foresters. Get more information and register in advance on the PLT event page.
March 18th, 2023 (Sat), 9 - 11 AM ET, Bradford Pear Bounty in Wake Forest, NC. Get rid of the invasive, stinky Bradford pears on your property to receive up to five free native trees with proof of removal. Learn more and register in advance on treebountync.com.
March 18th, 2023 (Sat), 10 AM - 4:30 PM ET, Project Learning Tree K-12 Workshop: Fire Focus. Join classroom and nonformal educators as well as local natural resource professionals at Holmes Educational State Forest in Hendersonville, NC as we explore Project Learning Tree activities with a focus on fire. Workshop facilitators will be using the lens of wild and prescribed fire in
activity presentations from the Explore Your Environment K-8 Activity Guide and the secondary module, Focus on Forests. Every participant will leave the workshop with a copy of both guides! Registration closes Friday, March 10th. Registration costs $10. Get more information and register in advance on the PLT event page.
March 25th, 2023 (Sat), NC Arbor Day Festival. Join us in celebrating NC Arbor Day at John Chavis Memorial Park in Raleigh, NC! This is our first NC Arbor Day celebration in four years. We are excited to resume the celebration with new connections, various entertainers, educators, food trucks, activities, music, tree giveaways, and much much more! Check out the We Plant it Forward Arbor Day Festival event page for more information.
March 31st, 2023 (F), 8 AM - 4 PM ET, Increasing Participation in USDA's Conservation Reserve Program in N.C. (Halifax County). This free workshop is organized by Roanoke Electric Cooperative's Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention Project and the University of Georgia's Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources. The purpose is to increase awareness of and participation in the Conservation Reserve Program. The program's long-term goal is to re-establish valuable land cover to help improve water quality, prevent soil erosion and reduce loss of wildlife habitat. This workshop takes place in Weldon, NC. Get more information and register in advance on the Halifax County event page. Register by 6pm on March 21st.
April 13th, 2023 (Sat), 9 AM - 3:30 PM ET, Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Workshop @ Carolina Beach. Join classroom and nonformal educators as well as local natural resource professionals at Carolina Beach State Park in Carolina Beach, NC as we explore activities in the newly released Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Activity Guide. Every participant will leave the workshop with a copy of this guide which includes 50 hands-on, multidisciplinary activities to connect children to nature and increase young people’s awareness and knowledge about their environment. Registration closes Monday, April 3rd. Registration costs $25. Get more information and register in advance on the NC Aquarium event page (scroll down to PLT).
April 22nd, 2023 (Sat), 9 - 11 AM ET, Bradford Pear Bounty in Newton, NC. Get rid of the invasive, stinky Bradford pears on your property to receive up to five free native trees with proof of removal. Learn more and register in advance on treebountync.com.
April 22nd, 2023 (Sat), 10 AM - 3 PM ET, Party for the Pine. Join the celebration for the oldest known living longleaf pine, learn how prescribed fire keeps the longleaf forest healthy, and appreciate the natural beauty of the Sandhills of North Carolina! Keep an eye on the Friends of Weymouth Woods 2023 event page for more information on the event.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
2023 editors are:Mary Lou Addor, NC State University, Extension Forestry, Raleigh, NC
Robert Bardon, NC State University, Extension Forestry, Raleigh, NC
Jim Hamilton, NC Cooperative Extension Service, Boone, NC
Alton Perry, Roanoke Electric Cooperative, Rich Square, NC
Colby Lambert, NC Cooperative Extension, Lillington, NC
Rajan Parajuli, NC State University, Raleigh, NC
Jennifer Fawcett, NC State University, Extension Forestry, Raleigh, NCSend Comments and Suggestions to the Editor, at NC State University, Email: extension_forestry@ncsu.edu.
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