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Mar 20, 2025

FER @ 2025 Water Resources Research Institute (WRRI) Conference

By: Dr. Angela Allen On March 19th, students from the Environmental Resources Water Assessment Training Program (ERWATP) presented at the 2025 Water Resources Research Institute (WRRI) Conference held at the…
An oak tree in springtime.

Mar 18, 2025

Ready for Spring Allergies? Here’s What You Need to Know

Tree pollen is often the cause of most spring allergy symptoms, according to NC State professor Robert Bardon.

Feb 7, 2025

FER @ ISTF Conference

By: Ana Cubas Baez Four students from the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources (FER) participated in the 31st Annual Conference of the Yale Chapter of the International Society of…

Dec 20, 2024

SOARE: SWAG Summer Research Experience

Written by: Eric Martineau The annual problem of my generation is finding a good way to spend their summer vacation, but luckily for me, I didn’t have any questions about…

Nov 1, 2024

Emma Budden: Discovering My Passion for Field Work

Fulfilling…is the word I would use to describe the two months I spent doing field work in the Warm Heart of Africa. Upon landing in Lilongwe, Malawi, we drove the…
Wide shot of forest fire.

Oct 24, 2024

Hurricanes Can Increase Wildfire Risk, Expert Says

Damaged trees can become a significant fire hazard in dry conditions, according to NC State professor Robert Scheller.
Christmas tree farm in Avery County just outside Newland - Growing Christmas Trees for the Future - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Sep 16, 2024

Growing Christmas Trees for the Future

NC State is leading a nearly $7.5 million project to accelerate the genetic improvement of Christmas trees to mitigate the impacts of climate change and disease and pest outbreaks.
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.
Acadian flycatcher perched on a dead tree branch in a marsh - Some Birds 'Win' and Some 'Lose' with Sea Level Rise, Expert Says - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Jul 1, 2024

Some Birds ‘Win’ and Some ‘Lose’ with Sea Level Rise, Expert Says

Global sea level rise is accelerating every year due to climate change, and it could threaten the very existence of some coastal bird species.
Female worker inspects solar panels - Building the Renewable Energy Workforce of the Future - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Jun 6, 2024

Building the Renewable Energy Workforce of the Future

A new program aims to enhance the workforce development pipeline for North Carolina students and improve the representation of minorities in the renewable energy sector.