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Woodland Owners Notes eNewsletter
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North Carolina Standing Timber Price Trends for 2024
The final quarter of 2024 timber price trends is now available. State-wide average prices for the four major pine product classes generally showed an upward trend from quarter to quarter in 2024, with prices in the fourth quarter being higher than in the fourth quarter of 2023. Overall, the 2024 average annual price for pine sawtimber, ply logs, and chip-n-saw were 6%, 11%, and 2% higher, respectively, than in 2023.
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Tax Tips for Forest Landowners: 2024 Tax Year
The USDA's Tax Tips for Forest Landowners for the 2024 Tax Year is now available. This annual resource is a great tool for navigating your taxes as a forest landowner.
"As a private forest landowner, you might only consider timber-related Federal income taxes when you have a timber sale. However, each forestry activity you conduct can have tax implications. Generally, all income received is taxable unless explicitly excluded by tax law, and nothing is deductible unless a provision allows it. Understanding the forest-related provisions and integrating tax planning into your forest management can help lower your tax."
Learn More »
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Will the US Lumber Market Thrive or Break Under the Trump Administration?
Wondering how the U.S. lumber market might fare under the Trump Administration? NC State College of Natural Resources forest economics experts suggest that "the U.S. lumber and the overall wood product markets may remain volatile given the uncertainty in trade and market policies under the Trump administration."
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Emerald Ash Borer Spread Continues
According to the N.C. Forest Service (NCFS), in 2024, Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) presence was confirmed for the first time in Anson, Bertie, Duplin, Martin, and Sampson counties, bringing the number of counties in the state where the tree-killing insect has been detected to 76. Although the federal quarantine prohibiting the movement of potentially EAB-infested materials has been lifted, the NCFS continues to monitor the spread of EAB across our state.
For more about the Emerald Ash Borer, Learn More »
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Coming Events of Interest to Woodland Owners
January 22nd - February 19th, 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.
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.
February 13th, 2025 (Th), 12 - 1 PM ET, Leveraging the Unique Position of The Forestry Sector in the Carbon Sphere. The Westervelt Company’s Sustainability and Government Relations team will share insights into how a private land management company is navigating the realm of carbon in today’s markets and socio-political climate. Westervelt is proud to be a leader in an industry that provides nature-based climate solutions and will discuss how they promote this facet of their business to policymakers, environmental organizations, and the general public. They will discuss some of their internal efforts in greenhouse gas accounting and available carbon accounting tools as well as emerging technologies in which they are engaged. They will discuss leveraging legislation and where policymakers can increase nature-based climate solutions to have tangible impacts on climate change. Learn more and register/join on the Forestry Webinars event page.
February 17th, 2025 (M), 9 AM - 4 PM ET, Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Workshop. Join preservice teachers, K-8 classroom and nonformal educators at Trinity Center in Pine Knoll Shores, 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, February 7 at noon for $20 on the PLT Trinity Center event page.
February 20th, 2025 (Th), 12 - 1 PM ET, Southern Pine Productivity Estimate Updates for the U.S. Southern Coastal Plain Region. Introducing emerging knowledge, practices, and tools on climate-smart and resilient forestry to the forest landowners, professionals, and Extension agents for informed decision-making in the southern region. This webinar is a joint product of a consortium of four Land-grant Universities (Clemson University, University of Georgia, Auburn University & Alabama Extension System, and Alabama A&M University) in partnership with USDA Southeast Climate Hub. This is the third webinar in the "Resilient and Sustainable Southern Forests Webinar Series." Learn more and register/join on the Forestry Webinars event page.
February 25th, 2025 (Tu), 5:30 - 8:30 PM ET, Bertie County Annual Forestry Meeting. The event will begin at 5:30 pm with a catered meal at 6:00 and updates from forestry professionals and the program topics. Learn more and register on the Bertie County event page.
March 4th, 2025 (Tu), 6 PM ET, Northampton County Forestry Meeting. Join this county forestry meeting at the Jackson Cultural Center in Jackson, NC. Contact your Northampton County Extension Agent for more information.
March 6th, 2025 (Th), 6 - 8 PM ET, Hertford County Forestry Landowner Meeting. Join this landowner meeting on March 6th at 6:00 pm to hear about the current timber market, local NC Forestry updates, succession planning & heirs property. Sign up and get more information on the Hertford County event page.
March 15th, 2025 (Sat), 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM ET, Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Workshop. Join preservice teachers, K-8 classroom and nonformal educators at the Fort Fisher Aquarium in Kure Beach, 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, March 7 at 5pm for $25 on the PLT Fort Fisher event page.
March 19th, 2025 (W), 1 - 2 PM ET, Native Forest Insect Pests of the Southern US: Biology, Management, and Impact. In this webinar, Dr. John Nowak will give an update on pine pests impacting the southeast and discuss their biology, impact, and common management tactics. Learn more and register/join on the Forestry Webinars event page.
March 22nd, 2025 (Sat), 9 - 11 AM ET, NC Bradford Pear Bounty (Wilson County). This tree exchange in Wilson, 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.
March 26th, 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.
March 29th, 2025 (Sat), 9 - 11 AM ET, NC Bradford Pear Bounty (Wilkes County). This tree exchange in Wilkesboro, 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.
March 29th, 2025 (Sat), 3 - 6 PM ET, Sparks in the Park. The City of Durham is partnering with NC State University's Forestry and Environmental Resources Department to do a prescribed burn at Eno Park (West Point on the Eno)! Come learn and observe the workings of an essential conservation practice. Rain date is April 5th. No registration required. More information coming soon!
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.
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
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