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Woodland Owners Notes eNewsletter
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The Hidden Power of Trees as Biofuel
Biofuels have been a widespread discussion in the timber industry recently. This article by the Southern Group of State
Foresters breaks down the "hidden power of trees as biofuel" as a sustainable energy source that can also be a profitable market for woodland owners. "By tapping into these emerging biofuel markets, private forest owners have an added opportunity to further grow their forest’s profitability in a sustainable manner."
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Two Years of Elm Zigzag Sawfly in the U.S.
Arriving in the United States for the first time in Virginia in 2021, the elm zigzag sawfly was quickly confirmed
in North Carolina and several other states in 2022. A recent publication from our NC State Forest Health experts reveals its fascinating zigzag feeding pattern and quick spread across states in the past two years. If you see it, report it!
Photo by Matt Bertone.
Learn More »
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Guide to Edible Parts of a Plant
Enjoy the fruit of your land! Many plants on your land have edible parts that you can enjoy. Edible parts of the plant include the leaves, stems, flowers, fruit, sap, and more. Check out Project Learning Tree's guide to edible parts of a plant and get to harvesting.
Learn More »
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Meet Two New Extension Forestry Team Members!
We have three new team members you may see out and about. Join us in welcoming Jameson Boone and Nathan Gatlin!
Jameson Boone is an Extension Specialist focusing on Forest Management based in Raleigh, NC. Get to know Jameson »
Nathan Gatlin is an Area Specialized Agent for Forestry serving the 50 western counties of North Carolina and is based in Wilkes County. Get to know Nathan »
Visit our Staff Page to, Learn More »
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Coming Events of Interest to Woodland Owners
September 6th, 2023 (W), 1 - 2 PM ET, Expanding the IPM Toolbox: Update on Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Management in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. The hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA), Adelges tsugae, is a small, aphid-like insect with a white cottony appearance that originates from parts of Asia. Since its arrival in the eastern U.S. in the 1950's, it has become a destructive pest responsible for the death of millions of hemlock trees. The loss of eastern hemlock trees due to HWA has had major impacts on the ecosystem of the Southern Appalachian Mountains, including altered forest composition, loss of wildlife habitat, and even a negative effect on aquatic communities. In this webinar, Dr. Robert Jetton will discuss HWA biology, management, and give an update on this pest in the southeastern U.S. Get more information and register in advance on the Forestry Webinars event page.
September 7th, 2023 (Th), 12 - 1 PM ET, Healthy Habitats for Healthy Wildlife Webinar. Habitat biodiversity and connectivity are intricately tied to species populations and the ability to mitigate many wildlife diseases. From backyard songbirds with conjunctivitis to white-tailed deer with hemorrhagic disease, forests and their stewards can play an important role in the health of native wildlife. Get more information and sign up now on the Forestry Webinars event page.
September 7-8th, 2023 (Th-F), 14th Annual Great NC Tree Conference. At this year's conference, explore how arborists, urban foresters, landscape architects, and planners can create and manage our green spaces for trees in a changing climate. The indoor session on September 7th will feature concurrent sessions, all occurring between the morning and afternoon general sessions. The outdoor session on September 8th will be a field tour of
Cary's unique approach to tree conservation. Get more information and register on the NC Urban Forest Council event page.
October 14th, 2023 (Sat), 10 AM - 3 PM ET, Fire in the Pines Festival. Come join us for a FREE 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. Learn more on the Fire for the Pines website.
October 18th, 2023 (W), 1 - 2 PM ET, Spongy Moth: Recent Impacts, Spread, and Management of a Non-Native Defoliator. Spongy moth, Lymantria dispar, (formerly the gypsy moth), is a defoliator that can feed on over 300 plant species, making it a significant threat to U.S. forests. Although it was originally brought to the U.S. in the late 1800's with the hopes of creating a silk industry, its escape has since led to millions of acres of forest and urban areas being defoliated. Defoliated trees are more susceptible to disease
and mortality. In this webinar, Dr. Tom Coleman will give an update on spongy moth in the U.S. and discuss ways that you can help stop the spread. Get more information and register now on the Forestry Webinars event page.
October 28th, 2023 (Sat), 9 - 11 AM ET, NC Bradford Pear Bounty (Sanford). This program in Sanford, NC 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. Learn more and register on treebountync.com.
October 28th, 2023 (Sat), 9 - 11 AM ET, NC Bradford Pear Bounty (Rutherfordton). This program in Rutherfordton, NC 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. Learn more and
register on treebountync.com.
November 4th, 2023 (Sat), 9 - 11 AM ET, NC Bradford Pear Bounty (Wilmington). This program in Wilmington, NC 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. Learn more and register on treebountync.com.
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
2023 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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