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Woodland Owners Notes eNewsletter
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North Carolina on Alert as Pine Beetles Devastate Forests in Other Southern States
"An old nemesis of North Carolina's pine forests is having a resurgence in other Southeastern states as southern pine beetle outbreaks are decimating forest stands in parts of South Carolina and several Gulf Coast states. According to maps prepared by the U.S. Forest Service, counties around Wilmington are some of the most at-risk areas when the next beetle outbreak occurs in the Tar Heel State."
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Growing Christmas Trees for the Future Project
The NC State Christmas Tree Genetics Program has spent decades working to develop “elite” Fraser fir trees capable of withstanding these climate-related impacts. Now the program is one step closer to achieving its goal thanks to a nearly $7.5 million, four-year grant awarded by the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Ultimately, the project will increase national and international competitiveness, improve consumer outlook regarding industry sustainability and reduce the impact of economic losses annually due to climate, pest and pathogen challenges.
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Lights Out for Fall Migration
During migration (fall migration is September 10 - November 30), millions of birds pass through North Carolina, often flying at night. Many nocturnal migrants that fly over urban centers are attracted to building lights which can cause them to become disoriented, fatigued, and ultimately collide into buildings. Homeowners can help make the skies darker by turning off all lights at night.
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Managing the Right Species on the Right Site Webinar Series
Since North Carolina markets have changed and landowners' interests and objectives change over time, a careful look into sites that work for particular timber species is needed. This webinar series is for landowners interested in either doing site restoration or reforestation work and for professionals that work with forest systems. Part 1 takes place on October 10th, part 2 on October 17th.
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Coming Events of Interest to Woodland Owners
October 3rd, 2024 (Th), 6 - 8 PM ET, Landowner Resource Workshop: Columbus County. If you live in or near Columbus County, sign up for this free landowner resource workshop with topics including Prescribed Burn Associations, Taxes, NRCS Farm Bill (EQIP & CSP), Partners for Fish and Wildlife, Cooperative Extension, Turkey Ecology, CWD update, and the Forest Development Program. To sign up, call or email Benjy.Strope@ncwildlife.org (910) 874-5562 by September 27th. Supper provided.
October 5th, 2024 (Sat), 10 AM - 3 PM ET, Fire in the Pines Festival. Come join us at Halyburton Park in Wilmington, NC for 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 (include NC State Extension Forestry); live music by Folkstone Stringband; food trucks; entertainment including jugglers and raptor shows; and for the finale, a live fire demonstration! Get more information on the Fire in the Pines website.
October 10th, 2024 (Th), 12 - 1 PM ET, Managing the Right Species on the Right Site: Part 1 - Site Selection. This webinar will review the influence of site characteristics on species composition. Understanding which trees grow best in each area on the property is the first step in deciding how to harvest and regenerate a forest. This webinar will highlight examples from North Carolina from the coastal plain to the mountains, focused on commonly managed commercial species. The presenter will identify sites that work across the state for managing different species for forestry use. This webinar is for landowners interested in either doing site restoration or reforestation work and for professionals that work with forest systems. This webinar is part 1 of a 2-part series. Register in advance for free on the Part 1 Forestry Webinars event page.
October 12th, 2024 (Sat), 9 AM - 12 PM ET, ForestHer NC - Wildlife Workshop: Mountain Region. Join ForestHer for a workshop all about wildlife! Learn from experts, participate in hands-on activities, and network with neighbors. Presentations will be given by Moriah Van Voorhis, a forest water quality senior specialist with the NC Forest Service, and Katie Greenberg, a research ecologist with the United States Forest Service. Register for $12 on the ForestHer NC event page.
October 12th, 2024 (Sat), 9 AM - 11 PM ET, NC Bradford Pear Bounty in Jacksonville, 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 serve for tree species selection. This exchange is free and open to the public, pre-registration is required to ensure tree pick-up runs smoothly. Get more information and register on treebountync.com.
October 17th, 2024 (Th), 9 AM - 4:30 PM ET, 2024 Heirs Property, Succession Planning, and Family Mediation in Western North Carolina. Western Carolina University, N.C. A&T, and N.C. State Cooperative Extension are working together to educate the public about heirs property! Join us for a hands-on training session that will provide valuable materials and guidance to avoid involuntary property loss, and protect and preserve family land for generations to come. Open to all participants. Get more information and register for free (lunch provided) on the NC A&T Heirs Property Program event page.
October 17th, 2024 (Th), 12 - 1 PM ET, Managing the Right Species on the Right Site: Part 2 - Species Selection. To meet landowners' interests and objectives, new strategies are needed to either naturally or artificially regenerate commercially valuable timber. Picking the right management strategy before a harvest can save you money and provide an optimal future income for you and your heirs. This webinar will highlight examples from North Carolina from the coastal plain to the mountains, focused on commonly managed commercial species. The presenter will summarize the primary ways that different timber types in North Carolina are regenerated following a harvest. This webinar is part 2 of a 2-part series. Register in advance for free on the Part 2 Forestry Webinars event page.
October 23rd, 2024 (W), 1 - 2 PM ET, Coastal Forests as Sentinels of Climate Change and Sea Level Rise. Along the southeastern US coast, it is becoming more and more common to see large patches of dead or dying trees where healthy forests used to be. These areas are called ghost forests, and they have been recorded since at least the 1920’s. Ghost forests can be found on the Atlantic coast from New Jersey to Texas and as climate change persists, ghost forests are expected to become a more prevalent sight. But what causes this mass death of once healthy forests? What are the ecosystem impacts and can anything be done to save the trees? In this webinar, Dr. Marcelo Ardón will answer all these questions and more as he explains ghost forests and what causes them. Learn more on the Forestry Webinars event page.
October 23rd - 24th, 2024 (W-Th), 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM ET, Forest Landowner Conference. The 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 timber industry and emerging markets; and on strategies for estate planning, including wills and trusts. This year’s conference features a closer look at the role of private consulting foresters and forest industry foresters. It will be held at the Rocky Mount Event Center. Get more information and register for free on the Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention Project event page.
October 28 - 29th (M-Tu), Innovation in Mass Timber Solutions Conference. Join this inaugural event, which spans both industry and academia, and help develop a road map for innovation in mass timber solutions for wood education and research. Through site visits, presentations, and facilitated discussion, you will explore the development and application of mass timber and cross-laminated timber. Registration closes October 13th. Get more information and register for $75 (scholarships available for students) on the NC State Mass Timber event page.
October 29th, 2024 (Tu), 9 AM - 3 PM ET, Project Learning Tree: Explore Your Environment K-8 Workshop. Join 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 which includes 50 hands-on, multidisciplinary activities to connect children to nature and increase young people’s awareness and knowledge about their environment. Register for $20 by Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Get more information and register on the PLT Guilford event page.
November 2nd, 2024 (Tu), 9 AM - 3:30 PM ET, Project Learning Tree: Trees & Me Early Childhood Workshop. Join classroom and nonformal educators at the Union County Ag Building in Monroe, NC as we explore activities in the Project Learning Tree Trees and Me: Activities for Exploring Nature with Young Children activity guide. Every participant will leave the workshop with a copy of this guide which includes revised favorites and new activities with a focus on learning for youth ages 1-6. Register for $20 by Friday, October 25 at 5 PM. Get more information and register on the PLT Union County event page.
November 9th, 2024 (Sat), 9 AM - 4 PM ET, Project Learning Tree: Explore Your Environment K-8 Workshop. Join classroom and nonformal educators at The River Room in McAdenville, 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 which includes 50 hands-on, multidisciplinary activities to connect children to nature and increase young people’s awareness and knowledge about their environment. Register for $25 for Mecklenburg County Residents, $30 for non-county residents by Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Get more information and register on the PLT River Room event page.
November 21st, 2024 (Th), 12 - 1 PM ET, NC Tree Farm Webinar: An Overview of Bottomland Hardwood Forests. This presentation will define bottomland forests, discuss their function and silvicultural challenges, address which species to favor and outline some forest management practices that landowners can implement. 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 2024 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
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