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Dr. Kelly Meiklejohn - NC State Researchers Create First Genetic Database of North Carolina Black Bears - Forestry and Environmental Resources at NC State University

Nov 7, 2023

NC State Researchers Create First Genetic Database of North Carolina Black Bears

Through genotyping, the interdisciplinary team provides the ‘bear’ necessities for officials to identify animals involved in law enforcement investigations and help manage wild black bear populations.

Oct 27, 2023

Linda Posada: I Used Sewage Water to Biodegrade Single-Use Plastic Cups!

Did you know that sewage water can be used to test the environmental impact of your single-use plastic cups? I know this may sound strange, but I can explain! This…
Patrick catches butterflies - Patrick Cardona-Cosner: The Summer I Turned Into a Butterfly Catcher - Forestry and Environmental Resources at NC State University

Oct 6, 2023

Patrick Cardona-Cosner: The Summer I Turned Into a Butterfly Catcher

If you had told me that I would be researching butterflies at the University of Cincinnati for almost three months over the summer, I would not have believed you. This…
An aerial view of a forest in the fall - Fall Foliage in North Carolina: What to Expect This Year - Forestry and Environmental Resources at NC State University

Sep 22, 2023

Fall Foliage in North Carolina: What to Expect This Year

Fall foliage could peak as early as mid-October in North Carolina, according to NC State forestry expert Robert Bardon.
woolly adelgid - Canopy Gaps Help Eastern Hemlock Outlast Invasive Insect - Forestry and Environmental Resources at NC State University

Sep 18, 2023

Canopy Gaps Help Eastern Hemlock Outlast Invasive Insect

Gaps in the forest canopy help eastern hemlocks withstand infestation by the woolly adelgid.

Sep 8, 2023

Seth Laney: Enhancing Sustainability with Effective Material Management

In the wise words of Alex Trebek, “If you can’t be in awe of Nature, there’s something wrong with you”. When you consider how vital our natural environment is to…

Aug 25, 2023

Nick Berenson: Community Forestry in Nepal

As I sat in one of my favorite brown recliner chairs in my mom’s office, I watched my mom stare intentionally at the computer screen: doing research and constantly making…
Forest fire - Climate Change is Increasing Wildfire Risks for Forests. What Can We Do About it? - Forestry and Environmental Resources at NC State University

Aug 14, 2023

Climate Change Is Increasing Wildfire Risks for Forests. What Can We Do About It?

An NC State researcher’s work not only offers a glimpse at what wildfire risks might look like under climate change, but also offers insight into the costs and benefits of solutions for mitigating those risks.
House wren - For Two Backyard Bird Species, More Light Pollution I sLinked to Lower Survival - Forestry and Environmental Resources at NC State University

Aug 14, 2023

For Two Backyard Bird Species, More Light Pollution Is Linked to Lower Survival

New findings led by NC State researchers could be important to whether backyard birds will thrive as urbanization expands.
Elm zigzag sawfly - Researchers Tracking New Invasive Insect - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Aug 1, 2023

Researchers Tracking New Invasive Insect

NC State researchers are tracking a new invasive insect: the elm zigzag sawfly.