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A field of Fraser fir trees. - NC Christmas Tree Industry is Open for Business Amid Hurricane Helene Recovery - Forestry and Environmental Resources NC State University

Nov 26, 2024

NC Christmas Tree Industry is Open for Business Amid Hurricane Helene Recovery

Storm-related damage won’t have a significant impact on the supply of locally-grown Christmas trees this year, according to NC State Extension specialists.

Path with flowers and trees - "Biodiversity is not a luxury": study explores the connection between wealth and ecosystem health - Forestry and Environmental Resources NC State University

Nov 25, 2024

“Biodiversity is not a luxury”: study explores the connection between wealth and ecosystem health

A new study suggests that a more complex understanding of how wealth and biodiversity are linked may help communities with little wealth achieve the levels of diversity typically associated with more affluent areas. Researchers have long understood that areas with more wealth tend to have higher biodiversity, a phenomenon known as the “luxury effect.” However,…

Nov 21, 2024

Natural Resources Student Conducts Research to Save Threatened Bird Species From Extinction

NC State student Lauren Pharr is conducting research on the federally-threatened bird species for her doctoral degree in fisheries, wildlife and conservation biology. Her findings will shed light on why some broods are losing nestlings.

Nov 15, 2024

Meet the Fall 2024 Student Commencement Speakers

Sydney Tomlin and Matthew Snider will take the stage to reflect on their personal journeys and share their perspectives with fellow graduates.

Nov 15, 2024

Nicky Todorov: My First Ever Job Experience!

Hi, my name is Nicky Todorov, and I’m a senior at NC State majoring in environmental sciences and minoring in renewable energy assessment. This past summer, I worked at a…

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. - Hurricanes Can Increase Wildfire Risk, Expert Says - Forestry and Environmental Resources NC State University

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.

Ethan Clark displays his Howling Success banner outside Hunt Library - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Oct 11, 2024

Howling Success: Ethan Clark

A special edition, bonus Howling Success for October features Ethan Clark, an NC State student who has spent years helping people across North Carolina through his Facebook page, North Carolina’s Weather Authority. During Hurricane Helene, he played a pivotal role in sharing information and resources for communities in western NC impacted by catastrophic flooding.

Oct 11, 2024

Jack Wang Named 2024 NC State Entrepreneur of the Year

Jack Wang, associate professor and director of the Forest Biotechnology Group in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at NC State, was recently recognized with the John S. Risley…

Students set up tent - FER GSA Camping Trip - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Oct 4, 2024

FER GSA Camping Trip

The FER GSA recently revived the annual camping trip! Everyone had a great time out at Jordan Lake taking in the scenery, watching the local wildlife, and generally enjoying the…