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Wide shot of forest fire - Hurricanes Can Increase Wildfire Risk, Expert Says - College of Natural Resources News at NC State University

Oct 24, 2024

Hurricanes Can Increase Wildfire Risk, Expert Says

Damaged trees can become a significant fire hazard in dry conditions, according to NC State professor Robert Scheller.

Oct 2, 2024

What Climate Change Means for Tourism

Tourism-dependent communities must take action to become more resilient to climate change if they want to maintain visitors, according to NC State professor Erin Seekamp.
Christmas tree farm in Avery County just outside Newland - 3 Benefits of Genetically-Improved Christmas Trees - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Sep 16, 2024

Growing Christmas Trees for the Future

NC State is leading a nearly $7.5 million project to accelerate the genetic improvement of Christmas trees to mitigate the impacts of climate change and disease and pest outbreaks.

View of flooded street with cars and train.

Aug 2, 2024

New Model Uses Satellite Imagery, Machine Learning to Map Flooding in Urban Environments

The model could help officials make better-informed choices about where to allocate flood resiliency and prevention resources.
Close-up of squirrel.

Jul 26, 2024

Climate is Most Important Factor in Where Mammals Choose to Live, Study Finds

Using data from more than 6,000 camera traps across the United States, NC State researchers determined that climate is the primary factor in mammals deciding where to live.
Acadian flycatcher perched on a dead tree branch in a marsh.

Jul 1, 2024

Some Birds ‘Win’ and Some ‘Lose’ with Sea Level Rise, Expert Says

Global sea level rise is accelerating every year due to climate change, and it could threaten the very existence of some coastal bird species.
Elephant on grass during daytime.

Apr 26, 2024

Mammals on ‘Sky Islands’ May Be Threatened By Climate Change, Human Development

By comparing their new photos to those taken during the Roosevelt expedition, NC State researchers were able to observe how mammal communities had changed over six different habitat types located within a relatively small geographic area.
The Jefferson monument in Washington, D.C. framed by a spectacular cherry blossom display. Focus on the monument background.

Apr 8, 2024

Removal of DC’s Cherry Blossoms Reflects Troubling Future For Coastal Forests

“It’s a great example of where people can see the effects of sea level rise and what’s happening all over the East Coast,” says NC State expert Marcelo Ardón.
A pollen cloud floating in the air.

Apr 1, 2024

Seasonal Allergies Are Back, But Don’t Blame All Trees For Your Pollen Problems

Certain trees produce more pollen than others, according to NC State professor Robert Bardon.

A stack of cardboard.

Mar 7, 2024

Improving Wood Products Could Be a Key to Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Harnessing the ability of wood products to store carbon even after harvest could have a significant effect on greenhouse gas emissions and change commonly accepted forestry practices, a new study from NC State researchers suggests.