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Woodland Owners Notes eNewsletter
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High Wildlife Risk in 2025
The National Interagency Fire Center has forecasted above-normal wildfire risk for the region this winter and into March 2025, particularly in areas affected by Hurricane Helene. The Forest Service is closely monitoring conditions and urging caution with outdoor burning, including prescribed burns. The storm’s impact on the landscape, especially the abundance of fallen trees and debris, requires careful planning to reduce wildfire risks while maintaining forest health. Please remain diligent and resist wildfire in NC!
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What To Do With Your Old Christmas Tree
Now that Christmas is over, you may be wondering what to do with your live Christmas tree. Your Christmas tree is the gift that keeps on giving and you can extend its life to benefit your ecosystem. If you live near the coast, many organizations ask you to donate your Christmas trees for sand dune restoration. If you have a local body of water, you can sink your tree in the water to serve as a sustainable aquatic habitat and food source. Another simple solution is placing your tree in your backyard to serve as a new wildlife habitat for many critters and birds to enjoy all year long. Many local governments also have a Christmas tree collection site for tree recycling or mulching. Lastly, at certain elevations and with a little luck, you can replant your living Christmas tree to be enjoyed for years to come.
Need more creative ideas, Learn More »
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Succession Planning Webinar Series
Sign up for this 5-part webinar series on succession planning. Module 1 begins on January 22nd with recurring webinars each Wednesday until February 19th. Topics include communication and conflict, key players in succession, legal and business structures, succession road mapping and goals, and planning and coordination for succession. Succession and Estate planning is an essential tool in passing your land on to the next generation. By planning, you reduce the risk of forest loss and conversion, which is at its highest when land transfer occurs. Be prepared!
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Welcome our newest Extension Associate!
Join us in welcoming Sarah Cain, our newest Extension Associate in Wildland and Prescribed Fire! In her role, Sarah hopes to provide effective prescribed fire and fire science education and outreach materials across multiple communication mediums, both virtually and in person.
Learn More »
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Coming Events of Interest to Woodland Owners
January 14th, 2025 (Tu), 9 AM - 3:30 PM ET, Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Workshop. Join preservice teachers, K-8 classroom and nonformal educators at Belmont Abbey College 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 Thursday, January 9 at noon for $20 on the PLT Belmont event page.
January 17th, 2025 (F), 1 - 2 PM ET, Management Strategies To Optimize Seed Production at Forest Tree Seed. During this webinar, we will cover different facets of seed orchard management to help you maximize the production of cone and seeds, with a focus on conifer orchards. This webinar is the seventh in the "Tree Improvement 101" series. Get more information and register on the Forestry Webinars event page.
January 22nd, 2025 (W), 2 PM ET, Who Will Fill My Shoes: Succession Planning for Landowners and Business Webinar. Sign up for this 5-part webinar series on succession planning. Module 1 begins on January 22nd with recurring webinars each Wednesday following until February 19th. Topics include communication and conflict in succession, key players in succession, road mapping and goals in succession, and planning and coordination in succession. Get more information and register on the Purdue University sign-up page.
January 29th, 2025 (W), 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM ET, Eastern Forestry Landowner Summit. Sign up for this forestry landowner summit at the Duplin County Extension Center! This all-day event is designed for woodland and forest landowners who desire a deeper understanding of forestry and wildlife management. The event is meant to enable participants to make informed decisions concerning the management, enhancement, and enjoyment of their forest. Presentation topics will cover a variety of forestry and wildlife issues, as well as specific management practices that can be implemented to improve or enhance the forest. Participants will have the opportunity to hear from foresters, wildlife biologists, university professors, and Extension specialists, as well as visit with non-profit and for-profit organizations exhibiting their products and services. Get more information and register on the summit event page.
February 12th, 2025 (W), 1 - 2 PM ET, Prescribed Fire Effects on Southern Pine Tree Growth and Forest Structure. Fire is an integral component of southern forests. Especially in some pine systems that have developed adaptations to frequent fires and even depend on it to thrive. Fires can naturally occur but can also be intentionally set as a forest management tool. Prescribed fire is a planned and controlled application of fire to achieve specific goals. But what can prescribed fire be used for and how does it help southern pine systems? In this webinar, Dr. Doug Aubrey will discuss prescribed fire in southern pine forests including its benefits, impacts on forest health, and the effects of excluding fire from an ecosystem. Get more information and register in advance on the Forestry Webinars 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 Electric 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
Send Comments and Suggestions to the Editor, at NC State University, Email: extension_forestry@ncsu.edu.
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