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Jan 15, 2025

Strong Winds Can Make It More Difficult, Dangerous to Extinguish Wildfires

Strong winds can carry flames and embers into areas with unburned fuel, igniting new fires that can potentially trap firefighters or force them to retreat.

Jan 6, 2025

Will the US Lumber Market Thrive or Break Under Trump?

President-elect Donald Trump's threat to impose a 25% tariff on imported goods from Canada could result in a number of economic impacts on the lumber supply chain, according to one NC State expert.

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.

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 5, 2024

From Student to Professor: Ting-Feng Yeh Returns to NC State to Join Forest Biomaterials Faculty

Yeh, who graduated with a doctoral degree in wood and paper science from NC State in 2005, has returned to his alma mater to serve as an associate professor in the Department of Forest Biomaterials.

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.

Oct 2, 2024

Port Strike Could Reignite Toilet Paper Shortage — But Don’t Panic, Expert Says

Whether the strike results in a toilet paper shortage depends on how long it lasts, according to one NC State professor.

Oct 2, 2024

What Climate Change Means for Tourism

Tourism-dependent communities must take action to become more resilient to climate change if they want to maintain visitors, according to NC State professor Erin Seekamp.

Sep 16, 2024

Growing Christmas Trees for the Future

NC State is leading a nearly $7.5 million project to accelerate the genetic improvement of Christmas trees to mitigate the impacts of climate change and disease and pest outbreaks.