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A group of middle school students sit on a log and look out onto a lake - Mentorship is Kay to Inclusion in Ecology - Forestry and Environmental Resources NC State University

Feb 9, 2023

Mentorship is Key to Inclusion in Ecology

An NC State expert details recommendations for boosting inclusion for people of color in forestry, ecology and related fields.
aerial view of a wetland forest shows green trees and patches of floating weed - NC State Researchers: Show Us What You're Working On - Forestry and Environmental Resources NC State University

Feb 7, 2023

NC State Researchers: Show Us What You’re Working On

Research can produce remarkable photography, microscopy, data visualization, and more. Share them with us!
Mountain forest - Climate Change May Cut U.S. forest Inventory by a Fifth This Century - Forestry and Environmental Resources NC State University

Jan 30, 2023

Climate Change May Cut U.S. Forest Inventory by a Fifth This Century

A recent study by NC State researchers found climate change could have a big impact on U.S. forests.
Falls Lake at sunset - Forests Can Help Manage Water as Raleigh Area Grows, Climate Warms - Forestry and Environmental Resources NC State University

Jan 10, 2023

Forests Can Help Manage Water as Raleigh Area Grows, Climate Warms

Riparian buffers could help maintain water levels in parts of the Upper Neuse River Watershed, a study found.
Forest burned in high-severity wildfire - Bird Diversity Increased in Severely Burned Forests of Southern Appalachian Mountains - Forestry and Environmental Resources NC State University

Dec 16, 2022

Bird Diversity Increased in Severely Burned Forests of Southern Appalachian Mountains

New study results could help forest managers better predict bird responses to wildfire.
Mountain forest - Timber Demand Could Help Save Forests - Forestry and Environmental Resources NC State University

Dec 14, 2022

Timber Demand Could Help Save Forests

Increasing global demand for timber products and paying landowners to store carbon in their trees could help to save forests, a recent study found.
Emerald ash borer - Findings for Invasive Insect’s Life Cycle Could Aid Management in Southeast - Forestry and Environmental Resources NC State University

Dec 8, 2022

Findings for Invasive Insect’s Life Cycle Could Aid Management in Southeast

NC State researchers found the invasive emerald ash borer completes its life cycle in one year in North Carolina, contrasting with the sometimes two-year life cycle that occurs in northern areas of the United States.
Fraser Fir Seed Orchard - Scientists Prepare for Exploding Christmas Tree Seeds - Forestry and Environmental Resources NC State University

Dec 5, 2022

Scientists Prepare for Exploding Christmas Tree Seeds

A new seed facility will help NC State researchers prepare for the next generation of Fraser fir Christmas trees selected for their superior traits.
Sharks in the ocean - Positive YouTube Videos Help Deflect Blame From Sharks - Forestry and Environmental Resources NC State University

Oct 24, 2022

Positive YouTube Videos Help Deflect Blame From Sharks

NC State researchers found more people shifted blame for shark bites away from the animals after watching positive YouTube videos about them.
annual forestry and timbersports intercollegiate competition - Schenck Forest Cultivates Students of Nature - Forestry and Environmental Resources NC State University

Oct 13, 2022

Schenck Forest Cultivates Students of Nature

Schenck Forest is one of 10 NC State-managed forest properties. Learn more about the people who protect and conserve the forest while enjoying its natural assets.