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Woodland Owners Notes eNewsletter
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2024 Income of North Carolina Timber Harvested and Delivered to Mills
North Carolina 2024 income data reveals a value of $485.2 million in timber harvest, with $1,156 million representing wood delivered to mills, which is down slightly from 2023. The top 5 highest ranking counties for delivered timber income values for the 2024 year are Anson, Montgomery, Beaufort, Bertie, and Columbus Counties. NC's 30.9 million acres of land remained distributed between reserved forest land (2%), unreserved forest land (58%), and non-forest land (40%). 85% of the 18 million acres of unreserved forestland that is classified as timberland is owned by private landowners.
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Pruning Woodland Trees
Late winter and early spring are generally the ideal time to prune most deciduous trees and shrubs.
View our Pruning Woodland Trees publication for tips on pruning for timber production, appearance, access, or safety. Learn More »
Also, see the Alamac's guide for when to prune specific trees and special considerations for each. Learn More »
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NC Arbor Day
This year, North Carolina’s Arbor Day falls on Friday, March 20, 2026! This date was chosen in accordance with the best tree-planting times for NC.
Every year, we celebrate by highlighting Arbor Day-related resources with fellow NC forestry organizations. Keep an eye on our socials and website »
In the meantime, here are a few tips for celebrating NC's trees as a woodland owner:
- Plant a tree! What better way to celebrate our trees than planting one? Learn more about how to best plant trees with our reforestation page »
- Learn tree identification. Learn what trees are around you and their individual benefits. Check out our tree identification resource, helping you identify 21 of North Carolina’s most common trees.
- Understand invasive species. You can protect trees by understanding invasive species that harm them and utilizing best practices to avoid further spread. Learn more about invasive species on our forest health page »
- Consistently manage your woodlots. The best way to have healthy trees is by learning forest management. Discover how to manage your forestland with our forest management page »
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Forest Health News Round Up
- Spring NC Bradford Pear Bounties announced! Sign up for a bounty in Hayesville, Asheville, or Hendersonville to receive a native tree in replacement of your removal of a Bradford pear. Learn More »
- This NC State College of Natural Resources (CNR) article highlights a new development in tracking the spread of the elm zigzag sawfly: that it is now also feeding on Japanese zelkova. Learn More »
- NC State CNR also created a list of frequently asked questions regarding the elm zigzag sawfly. This is a great one-stop shop for questions on the invasive insect. Learn More »
- Join the Western NC Forest Landowner Summit happening this month, March 13th, in Madison County for topics including forest invasive plants, forest history, timber harvest options, prescribed fire, white pine disease, debris reduction, cost-share programs, landslide prevention, wildlife habitat, forest access roads, and more! Learn More »
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Coming Events of Interest to Woodland Owners
March 6th, 2026 (Fri), 2 - 5 PM ET, Timber Loss Relief Program for Forest Landowners (Rutherfordton). If you lost timber during Hurricane Helene, you may qualify for relief! This FREE workshop in Rutherfordton, NC will cover who qualifies for the program, how to apply, and what resources are available to mitigate wildfire risk and non-native invasive species. Learn more and register on the EcoForesters event page.
March 10th, 2026 (Tu), 9 AM - 4:30 PM ET, Duff in the Sandhills Fire Science Workshop. Consortium of Appalachian Fire Managers and Scientists and the Southern Fire Exchange will be hosting this duff workshop in Southern Pines, North Carolina at the Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve. There will be a field trip portion at the preserve. Emphasis will be placed on practical, low-cost techniques, like duff moisture testing and multi-stage burns, making fire science accessible and actionable for a wide range of landowners and fire practitioners. Learn more and register for $65 by March 3rd on the Duff in the Sandhills event page.
March 10th, 2026 (Tu), 9:30 AM - 3 PM ET, Preserve, Plan, and Prosper: Protecting Farm and Forest Resources in NC. North Carolina is ranked Number One across the nation for farmland loss due to low density residential development. Join us for an interactive workshop at Isothermal Community College in Spindale, NC, where you will hear from a variety of speakers and have a chance to interact with attorneys and nonprofit farmland preservation and conservation organizations, including the Land Loss Prevention Project, Black Family Land Trust, Inc., and Roanoke Cooperative’s Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention Project. Learn more and register for free on the Preserve, Plan, and Prosper event page.
March 11th, 2026 (W), 6 - 8 PM ET, Halifax County Forestry Meeting. All private timberland owners in Halifax County as well as those involved in the timber industry, are invited to Halifax's forestry management meeting at the Halifax Extension Office. Learn about several forestry educational topics over a meal. RSVP for free and learn more on the Halifax Forestry Meeting event page.
March 12th, 2026 (Th), 6 - 7 PM ET, Northampton County Forestry Meeting. The Northampton County Forestry Association will hold its annual meeting at the Northampton County Cultural and Wellness Center, dinner included. Reserve your spot and learn more on the Northampton Forestry Meeting event page.
March 13th, 2026 (Fri), 9 AM - 3:30 PM ET, Western NC Forest Landowner Summit. Save the date for this WNC Forest Landowner Summit at the Madison County Cooperative Extension office in Marshall, NC. Topics include forest history, timber harvest options, prescribed fire, white pine disease, debris reduction, cost-share programs, forest invasive plants, landslide prevention, wildlife habitat, forest access roads, and more! Don't miss out. Learn more and register for $20 on the Forestry Summit event page.
March 13th, 2026 (Fri), 10 AM - 4:30 PM ET, Project Learning Tree: Trees in Our Community Workshop. Join preservice teachers, K-8 classroom and nonformal educators at the Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch Library in Greensboro, NC as we explore activities in the Explore Your Environment Guide & Teaching with i-Tree. In addition to these two activity guides, workshop participants will be provided lunch and receive classroom materials including a Biltmore Stick, Common Trees of North Carolina field guide, and a copy of the Journeys of Black Professionals in Green Careers guide, and more! Register by Monday, March 9 at 5pm for $10 on the PLT Kathleen Clay event page.
March 17th, 2026 (Tu), 9 AM - 3:30 PM ET, Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Workshop @ Allison Woods Outdoor Learning Center. Join preservice teachers, K-8 classroom and nonformal educators at the Cabarrus County Soil and Water Office in Statesville, 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 March 11th at 5pm for $20 on the PLT Allison Woods event page.
March 21st, 2026 (Sat), 9 - 11 AM ET, NC Bradford Pear Bounty (Clay County). 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-served 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 the Tree Bounty webpage!
March 21st, 2026 (Sat), 10 AM - 4:30 PM ET, Trees and Me! Early Childhood Project Learning Tree Workshop @ Kathleen Clay Library. Join other early childhood classroom and nonformal educators in Greensboro, NC as we explore activities Project Learning Tree's Trees and Me: Activities for Exploring Nature with Young Children activity guide. Every participant will leave the workshop with a copy of the guide. Register for $20 by March 13th at 5pm on the Kathleen Clay PLT event page.
April 7th, 2026 (Tu), 9 AM - 4 PM ET, Together for Birds! A Project Learning Tree K-5 Workshop. Join other K-5 classroom and nonformal educators as we explore Project Learning Tree activities focused on birds, Together for Birds, at Carolina Beach State Park. Leave with a copy of the activity bundle. Register by April 1st at 5pm for $25 on the NC Aquariums event page.
April 9th, 2026 (Th), 9 AM - 3 PM ET, Conservation Equipment Field Day. Join landowners and natural resource staff as we explore equipment options, management techniques, and professional assistance available to help you meet your conservation goals for your property at the Union County Ag and Event Complex in Monroe, NC! Participants will have the opportunity to operate equipment with an instructor and converse with forestry and wildlife professionals. Learn more and register for $15 on the Field Day event page.
April 15th, 2026 (W), 9 AM - 4:30 PM ET. Duff in the Coastal Plain Fire Science Workshop. Consortium of Appalachian Fire Managers and Scientists and the Southern Fire Exchange will be hosting this duff workshop at Carolina Beach State Park. There will be a field trip portion at the preserve. Emphasis will be placed on practical, low-cost techniques, like duff moisture testing and multi-stage burns, making fire science accessible and actionable for a wide range of landowners and fire practitioners. Registration will open soon.
April 25th, 2026 (Sat), 9 - 11 AM ET, NC Bradford Pear Bounty (Buncombe County). 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-served 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 the Tree Bounty webpage!
April 25th, 2026 (Sat), 9 - 11 AM ET, NC Bradford Pear Bounty (Henderson County). 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-served 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 the Tree Bounty webpage!
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 2026 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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