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Oct 2, 2022

How To (Safely) Get Rid of Woodpeckers Attacking Your House

Greensboro News & Record
The area's common suburban and urban woodpecker species — primarily the downy woodpecker and red-bellied woodpecker — are resident, meaning they stay in the same place year-round, said Christopher Moorman, a professor and associate head of the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at NC State.

Sep 27, 2022

How is Fall Foliage Going to Look in NC This Season?

CBS 17
“We’ve had great weather with these warm sunny days and cool nights should help contribute to good vibrant colors in this region of the state,” said Robert Bardon, a professor of forestry and environmental resources at NC State.

Sep 26, 2022

What is the Most Vulnerable City to Flooding in the U.S.?

Newsy
"There are communities all across the nation that are susceptible to flood damage," said Georgina Sanchez, a research associate with the Center for Geospatial analytics at NC State.

Sep 26, 2022

Fall Color: When and Where to Find the Brightest Reds, Yellows and Oranges

Cornelius Today
“I think we’ll see leaves peak at about the same time as they have in recent years,” said Robert Bardon, a professor of forestry and environmental resources and the associate dean of extension at the NC State College of Natural Resources.

Sep 23, 2022

Grape-Killing Insect Could Be In California By 2027

KRON4
An invasive insect that could severely impact the wine production industry could arrive in California’s vineyards by 2027, according to a study by NC State researchers.

Sep 22, 2022

When Washington Will See the Peak Fall Foliage Season

KING 5 News
"Drought conditions through the summer often create shorter fall color seasons with less vibrant colors, which results in fewer leaves in the trees as the seasons change from summer and into the fall," said Robert Bardon, a professor of forestry and environmental resources at NC State.

Sep 21, 2022

Study: More Green Space, Less Crime

INDY Week
A new study from NC State researchers finds that urban green spaces in cities like Durham and Raleigh are linked to a lower risk of crime.

Sep 20, 2022

These NC State Students Are Tomorrow’s Climate Leaders

Three students from the College of Natural Resources have been named to the 2022 cohort of the KIETS Climate Leaders Program at NC State.

Sep 20, 2022

Meet KIETS Climate Leaders Scholar Alexandra Hays

Hays is one of three students in the College of Natural Resources to be named to the 2022 cohort of the KIETS Climate Leaders Program.

Sep 17, 2022

Christmas Countdown: Science Saves North Carolina’s Most Classic Christmas Tree

Queen City News
Climate change is putting the nearly $250 million state staple at risk. In response, there are some elves that work their magic, not on toys, but on an essential part of every family’s Christmas season. It’s not quite Santa’s workshop, but NC State’s Christmas Tree Genetics Lab.