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Woodland Owners Notes eNewsletter
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Christmas Tree Care
You bought your real NC Christmas Tree. Now what? Real Christmas trees quickly lose quality if handled improperly after they are cut. Turns out a fresh cut, plenty of water, and a bit of common sense are all it takes to enjoy your North Carolina Fraser Fir. Check out our tree care tips and indoor tree publications for more information on how much water is enough, Christmas tree pests, fire safety, and more!
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Keep an Eye Out for the Spotted Lanternfly & Asian Longhorned
Beetle
As you've likely heard, the spotted lanternfly and Asian longhorned beetle are two insect pests that threaten North Carolina. While the Asian longhorned beetle has not been found in NC yet, a spotted lanternfly infestation has been confirmed in Forsyth County. Please keep an eye out for these two pests even in the winter months. If you see them, report them.Learn More about the Spotted Lanternfly»
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Advancing North Carolina’s Christmas tree industry
The Christmas Tree Genetic program, directed by Dr. Justin Whitehill, at NC State is working to advance North Carolina’s Christmas tree industry by addressing grower challenges and concerns through the application of genetic, genomic, and molecular biology principles. Learn about the NC Fraser Fir, NC Christmas tree industry, research, and much more.
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Utility Pole Production in Pine Plantations
Mississippi State University Extension recently released a Guide to Increasing Utility Pole Production in Pine Plantations stating, "Utility poles are an excellent product alternative for landowners looking to diversify their timber portfolio. Growing timber to meet utility pole market specifications has the potential to be very lucrative. Pole-quality timber typically brings at least 1.5 times the value of sawtimber, and pole prices are also less volatile, as demand for poles is less influenced by broad economic factors that can reduce housing starts. Moreover, the pole market may be
particularly profitable in the southeastern U.S., as demand for poles surges following natural disasters." Learn More »
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Coming Events of Interest to Woodland Owners
December 1, 2022 (Th), 8:30 - 4:30 PM ET, Carolina Thread Trail: Trail Forum & Year of Trail Launch Party. The premier day-long trail conference in the Carolinas offers multiple educational sessions about trail design, construction, and more. Network with attendees, meet the presenters, and connect with exhibitors between sessions. This year’s Forum features a keynote address by Charles T. Brown of Equitable Cities. It will take place in Mooresville, NC and has a cost of $100 in advance, $125 at the door. Trail Forum will also kick off "NC Year of the Trail 2023" – designated by the NC legislature. Get more information and register now on the Carolina Threat Trail event page.
December 2, 2022
(Fri), 8:30 - 5 PM ET, NCSU FER Beginners Chainsaw Workshop. This course will cover the basic elements of safe chainsaw operation and is located at Hill Forest in
Bahama, NC with transportation available from NCSU. Topics will include parts of a chainsaw, personal protective equipment (parts, proper fit, and importance), basic chainsaw maintenance, and basic chainsaw operations. The first portion of the course will be in the classroom, and the afternoon will be spent in the woods, rain or shine. Registration is limited to NCSU FER students, faculty, and staff. Get more information and register on the chainsaw safety event page.
December 3, 2022 (Sat), 9 AM - 1 PM ET, Oak Hill Community Learn-And-Burn. Prescribed fire is a tool often used for ecosystem management and wildfire mitigation. Join Foothills Conservancy, Carolina Land-and-Lakes RC&D, The Nature Conservancy, Forest Stewards Guild, and NC Forest Service to learn about the benefits of prescribed fire. This demonstration burn event will explain the role of prescribed fire in forests of Western North Carolina, introduce how to conduct a prescribed burn, and describe how to use prescribed fire and other tools to mitigate wildfire risk. Get more information and register on the Forest Stewards Guild event page.
December 8, 2022 (Th), 1 - 2:30 PM ET, ForestHer NC: Taking Action: Where to Start (Virtual). Join ForestHers across North Carolina for an online discussion about taking action with your land! Some topics we may discuss during the workshop: general
overview of management strategies/resources/tools for landowners, managing plant species diversity, identifying common invasive plants and their best control methods, who’s who among NC’s highly beneficial natives, and specific tools for creating/managing good habitat and where to get/find them. Get more information and register on the ForestHer NC event page.
December 31, 2022 (Sat), 9 - 11 AM ET, NC Year of the Trail: New Year’s Resolution Trail Runs. Kick off the Year of the Trail with a New Year's Eve
5K and 10K. Registration will cost $25 in advance. Get more information and register now on the Year of the Trail event page.
January 1, 2022 (Sun), All Day, NC First Day Outdoors. NC First Day Outdoors invites everyone in North Carolina to get outside and try a trail to kick off the new year. Look for organized events or find your own trail to explore! Learn more on the NC Year of the Trail webpage.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
2022 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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