November 2017

Nov 17, 2017

Is Wood for Energy Better than Coal? It’s Complicated.

An increased European demand for turning wood into biofuel has spurred the growth of a wood-pellet industry in the United States. But is this renewable fuel source truly a good way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions? Some experts say yes, and some say no – and both sides can point to research proving their point.

Nov 15, 2017

Student Spotlight: Logan Kallam

Environmental Sciences major Logan Kallam explored the International Sustainable Resource Use of Sweden, Germany and the Czech Republic on his study abroad trip.

Nov 14, 2017

Ghost Forests: More than Halloween Scenes

Ghost forests, as scientists refer to them, provide a stark visual indicator of sea-level rise. Bare, pale trunks line areas where once healthy coastal forests thrived. These coastal forests just can’t keep pace with the encroaching saltwater that is creeping farther inland into the soil and surface waters of the coastal plain.

Nov 13, 2017

Student Spotlight: Ben Bryant

Forest Management major Ben Bryant spent his study abroad on a quest to understand sustainability, as it relates to natural resource management, on a global scale.

Nov 12, 2017

Meeting on Community Engagement Board Focuses on Talks from NC State Professor

Mickey L. Fearn, a professor at N.C. State's College of Natural Resources and a former deputy director of the National Parks Service, delivered a forty-four-minute leadoff of the meeting. It dwelled in significant part on his planning experience in settings such as Oakland and Seattle.

Nov 11, 2017

Women Faculty’s Research Garners Support from all University Colleges

Marian McCord, associate dean for research in the College of Natural Resources and member of the Association of Women Faculty steering committee, spoke on how she views the showcase as a way to create opportunities for research and scholarly work.

Nov 9, 2017

Wolves 4 Wolves Hosts Film Screening and Expert Panel

Red Wolf Revival tells the tale of the endangered, wild red wolves. A screening of the documentary was co-hosted by the College of Natural Resources and the Wolves 4 Wolves student organization on Sunday, Oct. 22 in Talley Student Union.

Nov 8, 2017

Student Spotlight: Rebecca Sears

Rebecca Sears, a Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology Major, spent her summer in Namibia practicing skills needed for future field experiences.

Nov 6, 2017

Student Spotlight: Mary Summers Rogers

Environmental Sciences major Mary Summers Rogers spent a semester in Spain learning more about Spanish Culture and sustainability.

Nov 3, 2017

Jim Wall Honored as 2017 Alumnus of the Year

Jim Wall, a Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management alumnus, honored as the 2017 College of Natural Resources Alumnus of the Year during Red and White Week.