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Woodland Owners Notes eNewsletter
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Callery Pear: Bradford Pear, Other Varieties, and Their Invasive Offspring
You may have heard
about the invasive tree, the Callery Pear, with over 20 cultivars, including the Bradford Pear. Once planted throughout the southeast for its beauty, it is now evident that Bradford and other varieties of Callery pear exhibit highly invasive traits. There's a great deal to know about this tree that you can find in our new publication, such as its history, its offspring, identification, regulations, management, and more! Learn More »Just in time for our fall NC Bradford Pear Bounties! We have three bounties planned for Saturdays, October 4th, 11th, 18th, 2025 in Asheville, Fayetteville, and Goldsboro, NC. Visit treebountync.com » for more information and to register.
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Prepare for Hurricane Season
The NC Disaster Information
Center encourages you to prepare for hurricane season. "With hurricane season already upon us, North Carolinians must prepare now. Early and thorough preparation can make a significant difference in protecting lives and property. By taking proactive steps and staying informed, residents can face the upcoming hurricane season with greater confidence and resilience."
- Create an Emergency Plan
- Build a Disaster Kit
- Prepare Your Family for the Possibility of a Hurricane
- Correct Potential Home Hazards
- Protect Valuable Records
- Plan for Pets
- Stay Informed
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Laurel Wilt Disease
Laurel wilt is a disease of plants in the laurel family (Lauraceae),
primarily redbay and sassafras, caused by an invasive beetle (redbay ambrosia beetle) and the fungus it carries. Infection kills the tree within a few weeks to months. Management options for laurel wilt are extremely limited. It is important to prevent the movement of infested plants to limit the spread of this deadly tree disease. Learn more about this disease with our new publication.
Learn More »
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How to Become a Commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) PilotWhether you are flying or interested in flying UAVs for hobby or recreational, educational and research, or commercial purposes (including farming), they operate in the National Air Space and their operation is governed by the Federal Aviation Administration. Learn what certifications are required and how to get them with this recent publication.
Learn More »
Image: Rotary wing UAV in flight. Rebecca Nagy, 2017.
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Coming Events of Interest to Woodland Owners
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 20th, 2025 (Sat), 10 AM - 7 PM ET, BugFest. BugFest at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh, NC, is dedicated to educating and engaging the public about science and the wonders of the natural world. Explore over 100 exhibits, from hands-on activities designed to ignite curiosity and appreciation for these amazing animals, to interactions with entomologists and other scientists who will guide you through the intricate world of arthropods, offering insights into their behaviors, adaptations and ecological significance. Learn more on the NCMNS BugFest event
page.
September 20th, 2025 (Sat), 10 AM - 1 PM ET, Harris Lake County Park's Longleaf Ramble. Don't miss the Longleaf Ramble event featuring games, crafts, live animals, and educational exhibits at the Harris Lake County Park in New Hill, NC, as part of the month-long Longleaf Celebration! Learn more on the Longleaf Ramble 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 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 Tres 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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