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Mar 8, 2025

Green Roofs Aren’t Just for the Environment Anymore — They Also Support Healthier Students

Living Architecture Monitor
Green space was directly associated with reducing anxiety symptoms among autistic children, according to a 2018 study co-authored by NC State professor Lincoln Larson.

Mar 5, 2025

Helene Downed Millions of Trees. Some Landowners Are Racing To Burn Debris Before Wildfires Strike

Blue Ridge Public Radio
“Fuels are drying out faster. We’re seeing longer fire seasons as well as drier fire seasons,” said Robert Scheller, a professor of forestry and environmental resources at North Carolina State University.

Mar 5, 2025

Here’s Where Trump Tariffs Are Likely To Hit Family Budgets the Most

Deseret News
In a January report, North Carolina State University researcher and associate professor of forest economics and policy, Rajan Parajuli, said American companies would likely attempt to recoup tariff-related losses by raising the price of Canadian softwood lumber, which would potentially impact the housing market by making building materials more expensive.

Feb 27, 2025

Bounty Program Takes Aim at Invasive Bradford Pear Tree

WLOS News 13
"Ornamental varieties of Callery pear might look pretty in the spring, but don’t let them fool you,” said Kelly Oten, an assistant professor and Extension specialist at NC State University.

Feb 18, 2025

US Homebuilder Confidence Hits 5-Month Low Amid Tariffs

Newsweek
Rajan Parajuli, an associate professor of forest economics and policy at North Carolina State University, said in a recent article: "Tariffs unequivocally work towards pushing domestic lumber prices higher. When that happens, it usually adds up to higher costs for consumers."

Feb 17, 2025

Tariffs Could Increase US Lumber Prices

Wilkes Journal-Patriot
In early February, President Donald Trump said he agreed to “immediately pause” tariffs on Mexico and Canada after speaking with those countries’ leaders. If he follows through with the tariffs, it could have economic consequences for the United States' lumber supply chain, according to Rajan Parajuli, an associate professor of forest economics and policy at NC State.

Feb 7, 2025

How To Save Money on a Home Remodel — In Case Trump’s Tariffs Kick In

Real Estate News & Insights
The tariffs might become an added issue for the housing market as Canada is one of the world’s largest producers and exporters of softwood lumber. “In 2023, the U.S. imported 28.1 million cubic meters of softwood lumber from Canada, primarily for residential and commercial construction,” said Rajan Parajuli, an associate professor of forest economics and policy at NC State University.

Feb 7, 2025

The Health Benefits of Bird-Watching

Boise State Public Radio
Recent studies have shown that time in nature can provide a boost to your mental health. In 2023, NC State professor Nils Peterson got curious about how wildlife activities affected people.

Feb 6, 2025

Trump Tariffs Could Nearly Triple Lumber Costs, Raising Housing Concerns

Newsweek
"Up to 30 percent of softwood lumber consumed in the U.S. each year comes from Canada. A small portion of the total market share is captured by other countries," Rajan Parajuli, an associate professor of forest economics and policy at NC State University, said in a recent article.

Feb 5, 2025

Donald Trump’s Proposed Tariffs Risk $29,000 Rise in US Home Building Costs

Business Standard
“I don’t think overnight or even in a month, even a year, we can replace Canadian lumber coming to the US,” said Rajan Parajuli, an associate professor of forest economics and policy at North Carolina State University.