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The Way Land Is Protected in NC Will Impact Wildlife Habitat Connectivity, Study Shows

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Kids pick up trash on the beach - Study: Bilingual Kids Could Lead in Ocean Environmental Action - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Jan 13, 2023

Study: Bilingual Kids Could Lead In Ocean Environmental Action

Participation in environmental education programs can motivate children across diverse language groups to act responsibly toward the environment, a recent study from North Carolina State University researchers suggests.
Rushing stream - Forests Can Help Manage Water as Raleigh Area Grows, Climate Warms - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Jan 12, 2023

Forests Can Help Manage Water as Raleigh Area Grows, Climate Warms

Riparian buffers could help maintain water levels in parts of the Upper Neuse River Watershed, a study found.
Close-up of spotted lanternfly - Tweets, News Offer Insights on Invasive Insect Spread - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Jan 6, 2023

Tweets, News Offer Insights on Invasive Insect Spread

Twitter and online news could help scientists track the spread of invasive insects, a new study from NC State found.
A stand of pine trees in a forest - Timber Demand Could Help Save Forests - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Jan 5, 2023

Timber Demand Could Help Save Forests

Increasing global demand for timber products and paying landowners to store carbon in their trees could help to save forests, a recent study found.
A stand of burned trees - Bird Diversity Increased in Severely Burned Forests of Southern Appalachian Mountains - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Jan 4, 2023

Bird Diversity Increased in Severely Burned Forests of Southern Appalachian Mountains

New study results could help forest managers better predict bird responses to wildfire.
Close-up of emerald ash borer - Findings for Invasive Insect's Life Cycle Could Aid Management in Southeast - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Dec 13, 2022

Findings for Invasive Insect’s Life Cycle Could Aid Management in Southeast

NC State researchers found the invasive emerald ash borer completes its life cycle in one year in North Carolina, contrasting with the sometimes two-year life cycle that occurs in northern areas of the United States.
Fraser fir trees in a field - Scientists Prepare for Exploding Christmas Tree Seeds - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Dec 7, 2022

Scientists Prepare for Exploding Christmas Tree Seeds

A new seed facility will help NC State researchers prepare for the next generation of Fraser fir Christmas trees selected for their superior traits.
Sharks swimming in the ocean - Positive Youtube Videos Help Deflect Blame From Sharks - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Nov 3, 2022

Positive YouTube Videos Help Deflect Blame From Sharks

NC State researchers found more people shifted blame for shark bites away from the animals after watching positive YouTube videos about them.
Students sit in front of a waterfall - How Outdoor Adventures Can Help Students Bond - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Sep 21, 2022

How Outdoor Adventures Can Help Students Bond

Facing adversity on outdoor adventures helped students make meaningful connections, even across differences, an NC State study found.
North Carolina forest - The Way Land Is Protected in N.C. Will Impact Wildlife Habitat Connectivity Study Shows - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Sep 19, 2022

The Way Land Is Protected in NC Will Impact Wildlife Habitat Connectivity, Study Shows

Findings from an NC State study could help conservation-focused organizations make better land acquisition decisions, depending on what their conservation goals are.