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Jan 15, 2021

Faculty Profile: Dr. Liz Kierepka

Dr. Liz Kierepka is an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at North Carolina State University and a Research Biologist at the North Carolina Museum…
Wooden boats on Andros, the largest island in the Bahamas - Study Tracks Changes to Fishing, Culture on Island in Bahamas - Forestry and Environmental Resources NC State University

Jan 6, 2021

Study Tracks Changes to Fishing, Culture on Island in Bahamas

Interviews with fishermen and women on Andros, the largest island in the Bahamas, reveal changes to fishing practices as well as the island's culture and environment.
Stream in Costa Rica - Fertilizer Runoff in Streams and Rivers Can Have Cascading Effects, Analysis shows - Forestry and Environmental Resources NC State University

Dec 17, 2020

Fertilizer Runoff in Streams and Rivers Can Have Cascading Effects, Analysis Shows

Fertilizer pollution can have significant ripple effects in the food webs of streams and rivers, according to a new analysis of global data led by a researcher from NC State.
Mountain forest - Cost of Planting, Protecting Trees to Fight Climate Change Could Jump -Forestry and Environmental Resources NC State University

Dec 1, 2020

Cost of Planting, Protecting Trees to Fight Climate Change Could Jump

A new analysis estimates the cost of preserving and planting trees to hit global emissions reductions targets.
Cardinal - Noise and Light Pollution Impact Songbird Reproduction - Forestry and Environmental Resources NC State University

Nov 11, 2020

Noise and Light Pollution Impact Songbird Reproduction

Noise and light pollution increases were linked to changes in factors important to songbird reproduction, researchers found in a new study.
A girls' overnight camp focused on environmental science and ecology - Black Ecologists Look to Offer Support Recruit Next Generation - Forestry and Environmental Resources NC State University

Nov 9, 2020

Black Ecologists Look to Offer Support, Recruit Next Generation

An NC State ecologist is working to offer support and encouragement to Black professionals and students.
Wild fox - Wildlife Flock to Backyards for Food From People - Forestry and Environmental Resources NC State University

Oct 26, 2020

Wildlife Flock to Backyards for Food From People

A new study helps explain why some animals are sometimes more often found in suburban areas than wild ones: because people are feeding them – sometimes accidentally.
A wildfire burns near a lake in California - After the Blaze: How Wildfires Can Impact Drinking Water - Forestry and Environmental Resources NC State University

Oct 16, 2020

After the Blaze: How Wildfires Can Impact Drinking Water

As wildfires grow hotter and more destructive, cities around the world could face drinking water shortages.
A picture of a mountain range in Alaska - Arctic Drilling: Did the Federal Government Violate NEPA - Forestry and Environmental Resources NC State University

Sep 30, 2020

Arctic Drilling: Did the Federal Government Violate NEPA?

The law requires federal agencies to examine the potential environmental impacts of major infrastructure projects.
Raccoon and deer foraging together - Do Racoons Fear Coyotes? A Research Team Used Cameras to Find Out - Forestry and Environmental Resources NC State University

Sep 28, 2020

Do Raccoons Fear Coyotes? A Research Team Used Cameras to Find Out

A new study used cameras to find raccoons are unlikely prey for coyotes.