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Jan 23, 2025

How Do Wildfires Impact Water Quality?

High-intensity wildfires can remove vegetation and reduce the ability of soils to take up water, leading to increased runoff of ash and other pollutants into waterways.

Jan 16, 2025

Study Examines How Climate Change Has Shaped Coastal Forests Over the Last Decade

A new study finds that climate change may have a range of contrasting effects on coastal forests, both slowing and enabling growth in areas where sea levels are rising and storms are more common.

Jan 15, 2025

Strong Winds Can Make It More Difficult, Dangerous to Extinguish Wildfires

Strong winds can carry flames and embers into areas with unburned fuel, igniting new fires that can potentially trap firefighters or force them to retreat.

Jan 6, 2025

Will the US Lumber Market Thrive or Break Under Trump?

President Donald Trump's threat to impose a 25% tariff on imported goods from Canada could result in a number of economic impacts on the lumber supply chain, according to one NC State expert.

Dec 11, 2024

How ‘Thirsty’ Trees May Make Forests More Vulnerable to Climate Change

A new study suggests that increased maple populations may leave forests in western North Carolina more vulnerable to extreme weather conditions like flooding and drought.

Nov 27, 2024

“Biodiversity is Not a Luxury”: Study Explores the Connection Between Wealth and Ecosystem Health

“Biodiversity is not a luxury, it is something we can work to nurture in cities,” said Madhusudan Katti, associate professor of forestry and environmental resources at NC State. “It is not just a passive byproduct of wealth."

Nov 26, 2024

NC Christmas Tree Industry is Open for Business Amid Hurricane Helene Recovery

Storm-related damage won't have a significant impact on the supply of locally-grown Christmas trees this year, according to NC State Extension specialists.

Nov 21, 2024

Natural Resources Student Conducts Research to Save Threatened Bird Species From Extinction

NC State student Lauren Pharr is conducting research on the federally-threatened bird species for her doctoral degree in fisheries, wildlife and conservation biology. Her findings will shed light on why some broods are losing nestlings.

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.

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.