Andrew Moore

Mar 3, 2025

Natural Resources Professor Promotes Post-Disaster Resilience in Impacted Communities

Kathryn Stevenson is one of many researchers collaborating on a project aimed at supporting teachers in resilience-focused disaster response.

Feb 27, 2025

Trump’s Mass Federal Layoffs Raise Concerns About the Future of Public Lands

America's national parks, forests and other public lands could be facing an existential crisis as the Trump administration continues to terminate thousands of federal employees.

Feb 21, 2025

How Do Wildfires Impact the Environment?

In addition to altering vegetation patterns and destroying wildlife habitats, wildfires can degrade water and air quality.

Feb 20, 2025

Natural Resources Professors Named 2024-25 University Faculty Scholars

Justin Baker and Mirela Tulbure are among 20 early- and mid-career NC State faculty to be recognized for their outstanding academic achievements and contributions to the university.

Feb 17, 2025

How Do Wildfires Impact Plants?

Wildfires can have a wide range of effects on trees and other plants in affected areas, according to NC State professor Robert Scheller.

Jan 23, 2025

How Do Wildfires Impact Water Quality?

High-intensity wildfires can remove vegetation and reduce the ability of soils to take up water, leading to increased runoff of ash and other pollutants into waterways.

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 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.