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Woodland Owners Notes eNewsletter
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North Carolina Standing Timber Prices: 2nd Quarter 2025 Overview
Analysis of standing timber prices in North Carolina for the second quarter of 2025 reveals a market characterized by regional variations and distinct product-specific performance. In Western NC, the market generally exhibited an upward trend since the 2nd quarter of 2024. In contrast, the Eastern NC market did not perform as favorably. Overall, sawtimber products, particularly Oak, consistently commanded higher prices and often demonstrated stronger growth across both regions. Pulpwood categories, however, exhibited greater price volatility and, in several Eastern NC instances, a downward trend.
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Spotted Lanternfly Confirmed in Caldwell County
In late June, the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) announced the spotted lanternfly (SLF) was confirmed in Caldwell County, making it the fourth positive county in the state and the second positive county found this year. Remember, this invasive pest poses a significant threat to agriculture (particularly grapevines), fruit trees, and hardwood trees, by feeding on plant sap and excreting honeydew that promotes sooty mold growth. Not only are they a huge annoyance, they can kill grapevine, reduce fruit production, and stress our trees.
If you spot SLF? Snap a picture and report it! See it, Snap it, Report it, Squash it!
Read the NCDA&CS Press Release »
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A Step-by-Step Guide for Flood Resiliency on Your Land!
This roadmap was designed to be a step-by-step guide for landowners interested in implementing nature-based solutions to mitigate flooding on their land! Reduce the guesswork when implementing a new FloodWise management practice with these defined steps, from planning to implementation to monitoring, including helpful organizations and equipment needs. The roadmap also includes financial metrics to help you determine which solution is best for you and the amount of cost-share needed to offset the cost of implementation.
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Emerald Ash Borer Scouting Guide
Emerald ash borer has been in North Carolina for 12 years, but do you know what to look for so you can protect your ash trees? This scouting guide outlines what to look for, when and where to look, and what to do once to do if you find an emerald ash borer.
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Coming Events of Interest to Woodland Owners
August 5th, 2025 (Tu), NC Prescribed Fire Council Annual Meeting. The North Carolina Prescribed Fire Council Annual Meeting will be held Tuesday, August 5th at the Granville County Convention & Expo Center in Oxford, NC. A social will be held that evening at Tobacco Wood Brewing in Oxford, with a field trip to be held Wednesday, August 6th. Registration, agenda, and other details are available on the NCPFC webpage.
August 8th & 9th, 2025 (F & Sat), 8 AM - 4 PM ET, Storm to Stove: A Workshop for Timber and Firewood Processing After Hurricane Helene. Though Hurricane Helene imposed widespread destruction on the mountains of NC, opportunities are available to make the most out of the devastation. Two options you can pursue are to generate firewood and sawtimber. This two-day technical workshop at the Hinton Center in Hayesville will cover best practices for processing storm-damaged timber into firewood and other wood products. Experts will present key topics, including post-storm timber recovery, chainsaw safety, wood extraction methods, sawmilling, firewood production, drying, storage, and safety. Hands-on demonstrations and technical discussions will provide practical insights into equipment, safety protocols, and efficiency in wood utilization—from storm to stove. Whether you’re a landowner, forester, or firewood professional, this workshop offers essential knowledge for maximizing wood resources. Register for both days for $45 on the Storm to Stove Eventbrite page.
August 9th, 2025 (Sat), 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM ET, Project Learning Tree Together for Birds K-5 Workshop. Join preservice teachers, K-5 classroom and nonformal educators at the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher in Kure Beach, NC as we explore activities in the Project Learning Tree Together for Birds Activity Bundle. Every participant will leave the workshop with a copy of this guide. Register by Friday, August 1 at 5pm for $25 on the Fort Fisher event page.
August 11th, 2025 (M), 8 AM - 4 PM ET, Wood Utilization and Fire Protection Workshop. This one-day workshop at the Asheville Botanical Gardens will cover best practices for processing storm-damaged timber into useful wood products. Experts will present key topics, including post-storm timber recovery, wood extraction methods, sawmilling, drying, storage, and safety. Hands-on demonstrations and technical discussions will provide practical insights into equipment, safety protocols, and efficiency in wood utilization. We will also examine the wildfire potential resulting from the downed trees. Whether you’re a landowner, forester, or interested in new business opportunities, this workshop offers essential knowledge for maximizing wood resources. In the afternoon, we will visit a field site to observe a portable sawmill and its operation. Register for $20 on the Wood Utilization event page.
August 19th, 2025 (Tu), 9 AM - 3:30 PM ET, Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Workshop @ Belmont Abbey College. Join preservice teachers, K-8 classroom and nonformal educators at the Belmont Abbey College (Sacred Heart Campus) in Belmont, 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, August 13 at 5pm for $20 on the PLT Belmont Abbey event page.
August 22nd, 2025 (F), 9 AM - 4 PM ET, Nature Journaling with Project Learning Tree @ Jones Lake State Park. Join preservice teachers, K-8 classroom and nonformal educators at Jones Lake State Park in Elizabethtown, 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, August 15 at 5pm for $20 on the PLT Jones Lake event page.
August 29th, 2025 (F), 9 AM - 5 PM ET, Guilford County Land Use & Retention Summit. The 2025 Guilford County Land Use & Retention Summit in Greensboro, NC, brings together landowners, farmers, and professionals. Join us for a full-day learning experience focused on farmland preservation, legal tools, land access, and conservation programs. Learn more and register for FREE on the Guildford County Extension event page.
September 18th, 2025 (Th), 12 - 1 PM ET, NC Tree Farm Webinar: Hot Topics in Pond Management. Dive into the "Hot Topics in Pond Management" webinar to learn essential strategies for a healthy aquatic ecosystem, covering everything from managing aquatic plants and algae blooms to understanding wildlife management, aeration benefits, and general pond maintenance. Discover how to effectively deal with sediment, leaves, and muck, address turbidity, prevent fish kills, and properly use chemicals and dyes for optimal pond health. Pre-registration is required. Get more information and sign up for free on the Forestry Webinars event page.
September 20th, 2025 (Sat), 8:30 AM - 4 PM ET, Virginia-North Carolina Woods & Wildlife Conference. Join the first-ever South Central Virginia/North Central North Carolina landowner Woods & Wildlife Conference. Modeled after the ever-popular Woods & Wildlife Conferences in Culpeper and southwest Virginia, this one-day event in Jackson, NC, will consist of concurrent sessions and a tour of the nearby Roseburg Forest Products mill. Learn more and register by September 10th on the Virginia Tech Landowner Education Program event page.
September 23rd, 2025 (Tu), 9 AM - 4 PM ET, Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Workshop @ McDowell Nature Center. Join preservice teachers, K-8 classroom and nonformal educators at the McDowell Nature Center in Charlotte, 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, September 17 at 5pm for $20 on the PLT McDowell event page.
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 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. More details and registration information will be available soon on the Growing Small Farms 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
Jameson Boone, NC State University, Extension Forestry, Raleigh, NC
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