Jan 11, 2025
Al JazeeraThe effects depend on the type of wildlife and its habitat requirements, and the intensity and frequency of the wildfires, according to an article published by North Carolina State University.
Jan 10, 2025
CBC News"The U.S. imports about 25 per cent of the total softwood lumber consumption from Canada, which is quite a large market share," said Rajan Parajuli, an associate professor of forest economics and policy at NC State University.
Jan 7, 2025
Leggett will work alongside other board members to determine the strategic direction of the organization and to provide oversight on key decisions and operations.
Jan 6, 2025
Lesprom NetworkPresident-elect Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian imports could significantly disrupt the U.S. lumber supply chain, according to Rajan Parajuli, an associate professor of forest economics and policy at NC State University.
Dec 25, 2024
NBC NewsNC State researcher Justin Whitehill said he believes that while Christmas trees may be able to survive the direct impacts of climate change, like rising temperatures, the stress put on the trees will make them more vulnerable to existing problems such as phytophthora.
Dec 20, 2024
The Cool DownIt is clear that Christmas trees can't adapt quickly enough to our warming climate. Researchers at North Carolina State University are studying how trees use their natural defense mechanisms to cope with the stresses of a changing climate and become more resilient.
Dec 19, 2024
Hoosier Ag TodayThe United States' Christmas tree industry is a vital and resilient sector, providing about $2.5 billion in annual revenue, according to Justin Whitehill, assistant professor at North Carolina State University and director of its Christmas Tree Genetics Program.
WPTF Afternoon NewsWhat happens as our changing climate changes the climate in which our Christmas trees can thrive? NC State researcher Justin Whitehill joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss a program that aims to help North Carolina Christmas trees for decades to come.
CBS 17From root rot, disease, and pests, our Christmas trees are facing more problems due to climate change, which is something Justin Whitehill and his team of researchers hope to change.
Dec 17, 2024
CBS NewsHurricane Helene may have hurt some of North Carolina's Christmas trees grown for Americans across the United States. Justin Whitehill, an associate professor of forestry and environmental resources at North Carolina State University, joins CBS News with more details.
