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Woodland Owners Notes eNewsletter
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Blog: October Thoughts from an Extension Specialist
"The weather is cooling, and my kids are getting ready for Halloween. The prescribed fire season is ramping up for many, and many landowner groups are planning their fall meetings.
Fall is a great time to enjoy being outdoors however you like, such as just standing and walking in your woods. Being immersed in the woods, called nature bathing, can calm your central nervous system and provide numerous health benefits. The more you learn about your forest and how to keep it healthy and growing, the more connected you will feel to your land.
Late fall is an easy time to document invasive species on your property. Many invasive plants are either evergreen or drop their leaves late. Find helpful invasive species information on our Extension Forestry publication.
Forestry can offer a lot for everyone. If you have a great idea for a class not listed, talk to your local County Extension Agent to request a particular class in your county. If you have a group that could benefit from a specific forestry topic, feel free to reach out!
One of my favorite recent classes took place in August at the Watauga County Extension Office. This class combined wood products and forestry to help you process wood on your property, including cutting, hauling, milling, and drying. This class featured Ian Snider, a local horse logger and Certified Forester, who encouraged landowners to see trees as more than just lumber.
We hope to see you at an upcoming event, no matter your property size. Browse our upcoming October and November events below."
Jameson Boone, Registered Forester #1848
Forestry Extension Specialist
Email: Jdboone3@ncsu.edu
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Outlooks suggest that fall foliage this year may be patchy, muted, and shorter than usual. Learn how a mix of drought, heat, and rainfall conditions could create a "patchwork" of foliage, with some areas showing duller colors or shorter seasons, in this NC State College of Natural Resources article featuring Dr. Robert Bardon.
Western NC has a higher chance of seeing vibrant fall foliage compared to the Piedmont and Coastal Plain. But don't worry, NC will still offer many places to see the hues of fall colors, even if conditions vary across the state. Learn More »
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New 'Emerging Markets Partnership'
Together with the Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention Project, Working Lands Trust, and the Sandhills Prescribed Burn Association, the “Emerging Markets Partnership” was created to provide workshops, technical assistance, and publications to increase landowner access to markets and resources. The goal is to empower forestry families for the future, sharing emerging markets such as carbon markets, pine straw, land leasing, ecosystem services, conservation easements, milling, and more!
View the flyer to Learn More »
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Coming Events of Interest to Woodland Owners
October 8th, 2026 (Th), 12 - 1:30 PM ET, Forestry Productivity Cooperative Herbicide Training Webinar. Attend this training webinar by the NC State Forestry Productivity Cooperative on making herbicide prescriptions. Learn about following herbicide labels, the herbicide mode of action, herbicide activity pathways, soil considerations, water carrier quality, surfactant load, herbicide compatibility, and target species. Participants receive a Woody Species by Herbicide Control Matrix and Herbicide MOA reference worksheet. Sign up for $20 on the Forestry Productivity Cooperative event page.
October 10th, 2026 (Sat), 10 AM - 3 PM ET, Fire in the Pines Festival. Join us for a FREE day of fun that the whole family will enjoy at Halyburton Park in Wilmington, NC. Learn about controlled fire, longleaf pines, carnivorous plants, wildlife & more at this fire festival. Learn more on the Fire in the Pines Festival website.
October 12th, 2026 (M), 9 AM - 4 PM ET, Project Learning Tree Forests, Water, People Workshop @ Walnut Creek Wetland Center. Join preservice teachers, K-8 classroom, and nonformal educators as we explore activities in the Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Activity Guide and the Forests, Water, People activity guide. Every participant will leave the workshop with a copy of both guides. Register for $20 by October 7th on the PLT Walnut Creek event page.
October 13th, 2026 (Tu), 10 AM - 2 PM ET, Longleaf Management Landowner Field Workshop. Join the NC Wildlife Resources Commission for a fun interactive field day on a private tract of land in Richmond County. This is a free, in-person event and great opportunity for participants to connect with like-minded landowners and professionals to learn about habitat enhancement as you discuss the benefits of prescribed fire, native plants, and beneficial insects in your landscape. Learn more and register on the NCWRC Eventbrite event page.
October 14th, 2026 (W), 12 - 1 PM ET, Chainsaw Mishaps and Other Spooky Store: How Not to Become a Statistic Webinar. Attend this webinar sponsored by the NC Tree Farm Program on the common hazards and injuries affecting people who work and recreate in the woods, how to avoid these scenarios, and basic First Aid measures. Register in advance for free on the Forestry Webinars event page.
October 14th, 2026 (W), 1 - 2 PM ET, Herbicide Symptomology in Forest Settings Webinar. Herbicides are a commonly used tool to manage unwanted vegetation across urban and forested landscapes. However, if used improperly or under the wrong conditions, damage can occur to non-target species causing a wide variety of symptoms including abnormal growth patterns, leaf discoloration, wilt, epicormic sprouting, and dieback. But what can be done about herbicide damage and how can it be best recognized or diagnosed? In this webinar, Dr. Brady Self will discuss herbicide damage in forest settings including its impacts and ways to prevent it. Learn more and join in on the Forestry Webinars event page.
October 18th, 2026 (Sun), 9 AM - 1 PM ET, The Afterlife of Trees. Dead trees are full of life! Join ForestHer NC at Fisher Farm in Davidson, NC for an in-person workshop on the critical role standing dead trees or “snags” play in providing vital wildlife habitat and supporting forest biodiversity. Learn how snags support wildlife as well as how to create them on your own property. Participants will get hands-on experience selecting ideal snag trees and various methods for creating them. Learn more and register on the ForestHer NC event page.
October 21-22nd, 2026 (W-Th), 8:30 AM - 4 PM ET, Forest Landowner Conference. Join the Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention Project for this conference in Rocky Mount, NC. The goal is to equip forest landowners with the knowledge and resources needed to achieve their forest management goals. The agenda for this year's conference includes: agroforestry; new and potential markets; estate planning and heirs' property guidance; a panel discussion among natural resource and conservation experts; and engagement with exhibitors from state and federal agencies, the forestry industry, attorneys and others. Register for free on the SFLRP Conference event page.
October 24th, 2026 (Sat), 8:30 AM - 4 PM ET, Growing Value: Oak Management, Wildlife, and Wood Markets Field Day. Come and spend the day with us as we explore methods for oak regeneration, wildlife habitat management, and what is moving and shaking the forest industry today. Lunch is provided. Limited seats are available. Sign up for free on the Eventbrite Wilkes County event page.
October 29th, 2026 (Th), 5:30 - 6:30 PM ET, Whistles and Thunder - A Look at Bobwhite Quail and Wild Turkey Biology and Land Management Webinar. Attend this free webinar hosted by Help for Landowners to learn how to improve nesting, brood-rearing, and escape cover; to use prescribed fire to improve habitat; to manage forests, fields, and edges for game birds; to increase native food and cover; and to identify management opportunities on your property. Register for free using this Help for Landowners Google Form.
November 4th, 2026 (W), 1 - 2 PM ET, Phytophthora Diseases on Trees and Shrubs in Urban and Forest Environments. Attend this free webinar sponsored by Southern Regional Extension Forestry where Dr. Steve Jeffers (Professor and Extension Specialist – Clemson University) will discuss the biology, impact, and management of phytophthora in both forested and urban settings. Register in advance on the Forestry Webinars event page.
November 5th, 2026 (Th), 5 - 8 PM ET, 2026 Landowner Resources Workshop. The Uwharrie and Sandhills regions regularly rank highest in NC for harvested timber income. Forestry and natural resource management are major activities. Recent local survey responses demonstrated public need for education in wildlife management and funding opportunities for landowners. Join NC Cooperative Extension Anson and Montgomery Counties, North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, and Quail Forever at Montgomery Community College. Please register by October 30th for $10 by visiting the Montgomery County Extension event page.
November 11th, 2026 (W), 9 AM - 4 PM ET, Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Workshop @ Jordan Lake Educational State Forest. Join fellow educators as we explore activities in Project Learning Tree's flagship activity guide, Explore Your Environment. Every participant will leave with a copy of the guide. Lunch is provided and registration is discounted due to support from Grand Trees of Chatham County. Register for $10 by November 4th at 5 pm on the Jordan Lake PLT event page.
November 14th, 2026 (Sat), 10 AM - 4:30 PM ET, Project Learning Tree Together for Birds K-5 Workshop @ Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch Library in Greensboro, NC. Join fellow educators as we explore activities in Project Learning Tree's activity bundle focused on birds. Every participant will leave with a copy of the guide. Register for $20 by November 6th at 5 pm on the Library PLT event page.
November 18th, 2026 (W), 9 AM - 3:30 PM ET, Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Workshop @ McDowell Nature Center in Charlotte, NC. Join fellow educators as we explore activities in Project Learning Tree's flagship activity guide, Explore Your Environment. Every participant will leave with a copy of the guide. Register for $20 by November 11th at 5 pm on the McDowell 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 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
Send Comments and Suggestions to the Editor, Savannah Moore, at NC State University, Email: extension_forestry@ncsu.edu.
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