Jun 11, 2025
College of Natural Resources professors Chris Moorman and Roland Kays discuss how a proposed revision to the law could heighten the risk of extinction for certain threatened and endangered species across the United States.
May 7, 2025
A new study finds that conversion of forests to urban development or agriculture near streams can have harmful effects on water quality downstream, presenting both health concerns and raising the cost of water treatment.
Apr 8, 2025
College of Natural Resources faculty received nearly $22 million in federal research grants last year.
Mar 28, 2025
When monitoring the health of mammal populations, scientists often use camera traps to observe the animals in their habitats. But weasels are so sneaky they’re rarely caught on camera – leaving scientists with questions about this population of predators.
Mar 18, 2025
Tree pollen is often the cause of most spring allergy symptoms, according to NC State professor Robert Bardon.
Feb 21, 2025
In addition to altering vegetation patterns and destroying wildlife habitats, wildfires can degrade water and air quality.
Feb 17, 2025
Wildfires can have a wide range of effects on trees and other plants in affected areas, according to NC State professor Robert Scheller.
Jan 23, 2025
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
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 carry flames and embers into areas with unburned fuel, igniting new fires that can potentially trap firefighters or force them to retreat.