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Classroom - Creating a Climate Roadmap for Chatham County - Forestry and Environmental Resources NC State University

May 8, 2019

Creating a Climate Roadmap for Chatham County

Environmental Sciences students worked with Chatham County to reduce the county's climate impact.
Classroom - Climate Education for Kids Increases Climate Concerns for Parents - Forestry and Environmental Resources NC State University

May 6, 2019

Climate Education for Kids Increases Climate Concerns for Parents

A new study finds that teaching children about climate change increases their parents’ concerns about climate change.
sustainability awards - Meet Winners of NC State’s 2019 Sustainability Awards - Forestry and Environmental Resources NC State University

Apr 3, 2019

Meet Winners of NC State’s 2019 Sustainability Awards

Here are this year's honorees for outstanding sustainability achievements.
Smoky Mountains - How Tree Diversity Regulates Invading Forest Pests - Forestry and Environmental Resources NC State University

Mar 25, 2019

How Tree Diversity Regulates Invading Forest Pests

A study of U.S. forests reveals relationships between tree diversity and pest diversity. Results could help improve forest monitoring.
Bird on a Box - Triangle Bird Count To Shed Light On Urban Wildlife - Forestry and Environmental Resources NC State University

Mar 19, 2019

Triangle Bird Count To Shed Light On Urban Wildlife

Wildlife researchers are launching a bird population survey in the Triangle region, focused on getting a better understanding of the birds that live in Raleigh, Durham and other urban centers.
Network - Transcription Factor Network Gets to Heart of Wood Formation - Forestry and Environmental Resources NC State University

Mar 6, 2019

Transcription Factor Network Gets to Heart of Wood Formation

Research from NC State's Forest Biotechnology Group has applications in timber, paper and biofuels, as well as healthier forests.
Belltower - 2018-19 University Faculty Scholars Named - Forestry and Environmental Resources NC State University

Feb 27, 2019

2018-19 University Faculty Scholars Named

NC State’s 2018-19 class of University Faculty Scholars was announced today. These 20 early- and mid-career faculty receive this designation due to their significant academic achievements and contributions to NC State through their teaching, research and community engagement.
fire in the forest - Burning Desire - Forestry and Environmental Resources NC State University

Feb 18, 2019

Burning Desire

NC State scientists work to restore a rare longleaf pine stand for research, education and outreach. Among their first steps: setting fire to the site.
Tree - Can Genetic Engineering Save Disappearing Forests - Forestry and Environmental Resources NC State University

Jan 18, 2019

Can Genetic Engineering Save Disappearing Forests?

Forests in the US face many threats: climate change, invasive species, pests and pathogens. Could genetically engineering trees make these plants more resilient?

Dec 14, 2018

As Hunting Declines, Efforts Grow to Broaden the Funding Base for Wildlife Conservation

Mallard pair at the at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ron Holmes/USFWS Lincoln Larson, North Carolina State University Hunting is a seasonal ritual for more than 11 million Americans in fall and winter. For those whose quarry includes […]