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Woodland Owners Notes eNewsletter
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Pine Pollen Season
Pine pollen season is in full swing. As the cause of most spring allergies and the reason the outdoors becomes coated in thin yellow dust, you may wonder what to expect this season. Our experts predict the peak of the tree pollen season to occur at the end of March and into the first week of April (now!). It will then taper off and come to an end in late May. Remember, pollen is crucial to tree reproduction. It contains the male reproductive cells necessary to fertilize the female part of another tree. Learn more about pollen with this NC State College of Natural Resources Q&A with Dr. Robert Bardon.
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Planting Loblolly Pine? Choose Seedling Genetics That Can Weather the Winter
Every year, around a million acres of loblolly pine forests are planted by tree farmers in the southeastern United States. When purchasing seedlings, it is critical to choose genetics that have the appropriate amount of cold hardiness. From the Coastal Plain to the Piedmont, North Carolina has several growing environments, so understanding the right genetics for your land is paramount.
Learn More »
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New Prescribed Burn Association Publication
Read this new publication on Burning from the Ground Up: The Structure and Impact of Prescribed Burn Associations (PBAs) in the United States. "PBAs demonstrated that they are reducing myriad barriers to prescribed burning while meeting their goals to broaden access to the use of fire using a neighbors-helping-neighbors model to provide training, pool resources, and reduce the costs of prescribed burning." Read the Publication »
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Urban/City Forest Managers Input/Contacts Needed for NCSU Study Working Towards Building Resilient Urban Canopies
Do you know any urban/city forest managers, or related individuals? North Carolina State University (NCSU) researchers are asking for your help to reach out to them by sharing this short contact form. NCSU researchers are part of a team working to collect information about urban trees including tree species, age, health, etc., in order to better develop recommendations for urban forest health. As part of this study, researchers will return any data that they obtain or discover for example by helping set up a street tree inventory, digitizing an existing inventory that exists on paper, charting trees on a digital map, or any analyses. This effort is part of a larger study on "Urban Tree Planting and Mortality" led by the U.S. Geological Survey and Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center (SE CASC) and NCSU. Project goals are to provide actionable scientific information that urban forest managers can use to build climate-resilient urban canopies. Questions about the study, contacts, etc., can be directed to Maggio Laquidora (lmlaquid@ncsu.edu).
Contact Form »
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Coming Events of Interest to Woodland Owners
April 5th, 2025 (Sat), 9 - 11 AM ET, NC Bradford Pear Bounty (Pasquotank County). This tree exchange in Elizabeth City, 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. Registration in advance is required. Get more information and register in advance on treebountync.com.
April 5th, 2025 (Sat), 10 AM - 3 PM ET, Party for the Pine. Join the celebration for the oldest known living longleaf pine (477 years old!), learn how prescribed fire keeps the longleaf forest healthy, and appreciate the natural beauty of the Sandhills of North Carolina! This event is free to attend and open to everyone. Learn more on the Friends of Weymouth Woods event page.
April 7th, 2025 (M), 1 - 4 PM ET, Hurricane Helene Forest Recovery Workshop (Henderson County). Forest landowners suffered a tremendous loss of investment when Hurricane Helene leveled 822,000 acres of forestland. Many have been scrambling to determine what options are available to restore their forests to something desirable and manageable. There is no cost for this event. Seating is limited to 50 attendees. All participants should register for the workshop by calling the Henderson County office at (828) 697-4891. Get more information on the Henderson County event page.
April 12th, 2025 (Sat), 9 - 11 AM ET, NC Bradford Pear Bounty (Henderson County). This tree exchange in Henderson, 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. This event is open to residents of Henderson County only. 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 residents of Henderson County, pre-registration is required to ensure tree pick-up runs smoothly. Registration in advance is required. Get more information and register in advance on treebountync.com.
April 12th, 2025 (Sat), 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 Environmental Education 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, April 4 at 5pm for $10 on the PLT Cool Springs event page.
April 12th, 2025 (Sat), 10 AM - 1 PM ET, Yancey and Mitchell County Post-Helene Forestry Event. Yancey and Mitchell County Landowners: Are you still wondering what to do with your damaged forest? Come learn from agencies, non-profits, and businesses about what resources are available to landowners. Join this event in Burnsville, NC for free with lunch included. Get more information and register on the EcoForesters event page.
April 17 - 18th, 2025 (Th - F), 8:30 AM - 4 PM ET, "Storm to Stove: Timber and Firewood Processing After Hurricane Helene." This two-day technical workshop at the Hinton Center in Hayesville will cover best practices for processing storm-damaged timber into firewood and other wood products. Experts will present key topics, including post-storm timber recovery, chainsaw safety, wood extraction methods, sawmilling, firewood production, drying, storage, and safety. Hands-on demonstrations and technical discussions will provide practical insights into equipment, safety protocols, and efficiency in wood utilization—from storm to stove. Whether you're a landowner, forester, or firewood professional, this workshop offers essential knowledge for maximizing wood resources. Cost: $40 for both days. Get more information and register on the NC State Extension Forestry 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
Jameson Boone, NC State University, Extension Forestry, Raleigh, NC
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