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Wildfires rage through Jim Yocum's neighborhood in the Palisades. - The Wild Ride of Preparing for Wildfires - Forestry and Environmental Resources NC State University

Jan 15, 2025

The Wild Ride of Preparing for Wildfires

Over the past week, Southern California wildfires have created an eerily similar natural disaster to the floods caused by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina in September.
Long exposure photograph of a flowing stream in Umstead State Park in Raleigh, North Carolina - Open Space Has Increased in the Triangle, But There's Still Work To Be Done - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Jul 3, 2024

Open Space Has Increased in the Triangle, But There’s Still Work To Be Done

Population growth and development continue to outpace open space protection across the region, highlighting the need for continued investment in land conservation.
A doctoral graduate student in her cap and gown stands before an large oak tree - Fueled To Thrive - Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at NC State University

May 3, 2024

Fueled To Thrive

Wizaso Munthali found her path from Zambia’s environmental protection agency to a Ph.D. and research for a transition towards clean energy.

Jan 17, 2025

Students Gain Hands-On Experience With Local Engineering Firm

College of Natural Resources students gain valuable skills through internships with many employers, including Raleigh-based engineering consulting firm Terracon.

Jun 21, 2024

Bob and Pam Collette Continue Philanthropic Legacy with Recent Gift for Slocum Camp Renovation

Bob and Pam Collette have been donors to NC State for more than 50 years. The couple recently made a generous gift to the College of Natural Resources to support the renovation of Slocum Camp at the George Watts Hill Demonstration Forest in Durham County.

Jun 18, 2024

Forestry Alum’s Gift Supports Great Room Renovation at Slocum Camp

Scott Wallinger ’60 has donated funds to support the renovation of the Great Room at Slocum Camp at the George Watts Hill Demonstration Forest.

Jun 11, 2024

Darius Ledbetter ’25 Finds His Place in Forestry Program

Ledbetter is pursuing a master’s degree in forestry at the NC State College of Natural Resources.

Aug 20, 2025

Thomas Reed ’19 Preserves Wake County Open Spaces

As manager of Wake County Open Space, Reed is at the forefront of efforts to safeguard the county’s three nature preserves and nearly 10,000 acres of conservation land.
Tom and Priscilla Terry standing with Dean Myron Floyd - NC State Couple Donates Land for Natural Resources Education - Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at NC State University

Feb 29, 2024

NC State Couple Donates Land for Natural Resources Education

Tom and Priscilla Terry have donated 138 acres of land to the College of Natural Resources for education and research in forest management.
NC State graduate Chelly Sundermeyer sitting in front of a sign outside the Federal Highway Administration Colorado Division - Online Distance Education Paves the Way - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Nov 8, 2023

Online Distance Education Program Paves the Way

NC State graduate Chelly Sundermeyer recently completed the Online Distance and Education Master of Environmental Assessment program. Learn more about Sundermeyer’s experiences and her role as an Environmental Protection Specialist with the Federal Highway Administration Colorado Division!