Caught on Camera

Published on Aug 16, 2019

Camera Traps Provide Candid Look at Wildlife

Roland Kays, a research associate professor in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources, speaks with National Geographic about the importance of camera traps to wildlife research.

Published on Aug 6, 2019

NC State Students Gain Professional Experience with Tar River Land Conservancy

Kelly Eakes and Tommy Fairbairn, both juniors in the College of Natural Resources, are completing a 12-week internship with the environmental nonprofit.

Published on Jul 29, 2019

Diversity in the Outdoors

Myron Floyd, professor and head of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management, discusses the barriers that African Americans face to enjoying outdoor spaces.

Published on Jun 27, 2019

Attendance Trends Threaten Future Operations of America’s State Park Systems

Visitation to parks and protected areas across the United States has increased substantially over the past half-century.

Published on Jun 20, 2019

Can a Hands-on Model Help Forest Stakeholders Fight Tree Disease?

Ross Meentemeyer and fellow researchers offer Tangible Landscape, an interactive model that allows participants to try different solutions to help stop sudden tree death.

Published on Jun 17, 2019

How Sea Level Rise Affects Birds in Coastal Forests

Researchers in the College of Natural Resources explore the effects of change in vegetation for coastal bird species.

Published on Jun 4, 2019

Rise of the Coyote

Dr. Roland Kays discusses how the once-contentious relationship between coyotes and red wolves led the former to spread rapidly across the United States.

Published on May 13, 2019

Black Bears in the Backyard

Dr. Chris DePerno recaps the results of a multi-year study on black bear populations in Asheville, N.C.

Published on May 7, 2019

Achieving Sustainable Success

Mary's passion for sustainability amplified with the help of scholarships and endowment funds. Today, she prepares for her upcoming graduation and is inspired to further her education.

Published on May 6, 2019

Climate Education for Kids Increases Climate Concerns for Parents

Researchers in the College of Natural Resources worked with middle school teachers to track how students influenced their parents' opinions on climate change.

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