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Woodland Owners Notes eNewsletter
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NC Bradford Pear Bounty Back This Fall!
Back by popular demand! NC’s Bradford Pear Bounty is coming to three towns this fall. Two events are on
October 28th in Rutherfordton and Sanford and one on November 4th in Wilmington. Landowners are encouraged to remove their Bradford pears or other planted cultivars of Pyrus calleryana (e.g., Chanticleer, Cleveland Select, Aristocrat) and replace them with free, native trees. Those who want to participate in this event must pre-register and provide proof of tree removal. Up to 5 pear trees can be removed for up to 5 free replacements.
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Guidebook for Prescribed Burning in the Southern Region.
The long-awaited Guidebook is available! This guide was written by a team of Forestry Extension
professionals from across the South and was reviewed by nearly 50 prescribed burning experts, extension personnel, state forestry agency personnel, and fire scientists. This guide offers diagrams that illustrate and simplify fire concepts from wind direction to atmospheric conditions, firing techniques, and more.
Printed copies will be available for individual or bulk sale through UGA Extension. Want to be notified when they are available? Add your name to the Google Form.
Access the online version, Learn More »
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Are We in For Disappointing Fall Foliage?
This year's fall foliage might look a little different, particularly in the northeast. In this Washington Post article, our experts explain how changing seasons, extreme temperatures, natural disasters, and more could lead to duller leaf colors this autumn. "This year’s extreme weather weighs heavily on destinations that traditionally roll out the red, orange and yellow carpet for fall visitors."
Learn More »
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New Management Tool for Hemlock Health
The hemlock woolly adelgid is an enemy of hemlock forests and has been for years. Now, thanks to a recent publication by researchers with the US Forest Service and NC State University, there is another tool in the hemlock woolly adelgid IPM toolbox: silvicultural release. Their research shows that when a gap is created around a hemlock by removing other trees, hemlocks exhibit greater new growth, fewer dead shoots, and greater diameter growth rate relative to trees without a gap cut around them.
Photo by Kelly Oten.
Learn More »
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Coming Events of Interest to Woodland Owners
October 5th, 2023 (Th), 6 - 8 PM
ET, Prescribed Fire Interest Meeting: Orange County. Join NC Cooperative Extension, Orange County center to participate and learn about the benefits of using Prescribed Fire in the Environment. Learn about Prescribed Burn Associations across the state and better understand how Rx fire can be used to help protect your property from wildfire by controlling the fuel source, encourage new growth and wildlife protection. Get more information and register on the Orange County website.
October 12th, 2023 (Th), 9 AM - 4 PM ET, Chainsaw Safety Workshop. Learn chainsaw use, safety, and how to safely remove storm debris at this workshop in Wentworth, NC. Each participant will have one-on-one practice with instructors. Registration is $35, including lunch. Register now before seats fill up on the Eventbrite page!
October 12th, 2023 (Th), 4 - 6 PM ET, How to Grow Simulated Ginseng Workshop. Ginseng is a native medicinal plant that has been wild-harvested here in the mountains of the High Country for centuries. While it can be a tricky plant to
grow successfully, the market for ginseng has averaged over $750 per dried pound over the last few years. Space is limited to 15 participants. Cost to attend the workshop is $75. Participants will receive a starter kit of 1/4 pound of stratified ginseng seed and a copy of “Growing & Marketing Ginseng and Other Woodland Medicinals.” Get more information and register on the Eventbrite event
page.
October 14th, 2023 (Sat), 9 AM - 3 PM ET, ForestHer NC: Coastal Region Gathering. Join ForestHer for the Costal Regional Gathering at Cool Springs Environmental Educator Center to learn about how forests protect our coastal waterways. Get more information and register in advance on the ForestHer NC 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 21, 2023 (Sat), 10 AM - 2 PM ET, Forest Landowner Workshop. This workshop in Marshall, NC will cover how invasives impact forest health, how to identify non-native invasive plants and trees, control methods and strategies, and cost-share opportunities. Includes fieldwork and hands-on training! Learn more and register on the EcoForesters event page.
October 25-26th (W-Th), Forest Landowner Conference. Register for this free event in Rocky Mount, NC. The purpose of the conference is to inform and educate landowners on strategies for estate planning, on programs and technical assistance available through state forestry agencies, U.S. Department of Agriculture agencies, conservation agencies and the local timber industry.
Get more information and register on the Roanoke Sustainable Forestry event page.
October 26th (Th), 1 - 3 PM ET, ForestHer NC
Webinar: All About Pollinators! Fall Edition. Autumn may seem late to be thinking about pollinators as we start putting our gardens to bed for the winter, but it’s a crucial time for many species. Learn about fall-blooming plants and their pollinators as well as which fall chores best help pollinators and which ones you can actually skip! Learn more and register on the ForestHer NC registration 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 1st, 2023 (W), 9 AM - 3 PM ET, Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment Workshop. Join preservice teachers, K-8 classroom and nonformal educators as we explore activities in the newly released Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Activity Guide. Every participant will leave the workshop with a copy of this guide that includes 50 hands-on, multidisciplinary activities to connect children to nature and increase young people’s awareness and knowledge about their environment. Registration is $20, due October 27th. Get more information and register in
advance on the NC PLT Guilford event portal.
November 2nd, 2023 (Th), 8:30 AM - 4 PM ET, Women's Chainsaw Workshop. Did you know North Carolina has an average of 4,400 wildfires per year? In this workshop, we will look at practical uses for chainsaw skills through creating defensive space
around the home. This workshop will take place in Stanley, NC. Registration is $20, including lunch. Register now before seats fill up! Get more information and register on the Forest Stewards Guild event page.
November 2nd, 2023 (Th), 12 - 1 PM ET, Building Trails on Your Property. Whether you’re interested in wildlife viewing, hiking, hunting or controlling wildfire on your land, well-planned and constructed trails are key to providing the access you’ll need. This webinar will focus on important things to
consider before building trails on your property, resources available to you for trail construction and maintenance, opportunities for tying into trail networks, and general considerations for hosting people on your land. Learn more and register now on the Forestry Webinars Portal.
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.
November 4th, 2023 (Sat), 9 AM - 3:30 PM ET, Project Learning Tree Trees and Me Early Childhood Workshop. Join other early childhood classroom and nonformal educators as we explore activities in the newly released 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 the guide. Registration is $20, due by October 27th. Learn more and register on the NC PLT event portal.
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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