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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.
Girl looking through a microscope - Citizen Science Inspires Kids to Take Local Action - Forestry and Environmental Resources at NC State University

Jul 27, 2023

Citizen Science Inspires Kids to Take Local Action

A program designed to get Girl Scouts involved in citizen science motivated girls to tackle scientific or environmental problems in their communities, NC State researchers found.
Spruce weevil - Study Reveals How a Tall Spruce Devlops Defense Against Hungry Weevils - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Jul 10, 2023

Study Reveals How a Tall Spruce Develops Defense Against Hungry Weevils

Findings from a new study could help researchers breed genetically improved Sitka spruce trees resistant to a nibbling insect.