Forest Health

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.

Aug 29, 2024

Fall Foliage in North Carolina: What to Expect This Year

Fall foliage could peak as early as mid-October in North Carolina, according to NC State forestry expert Robert Bardon.

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.

Feb 15, 2024

How Trees Survive in Winter

Trees have developed a number of adaptations over the centuries to endure freezing temperatures, heavy snow and strong winds.

Oct 25, 2023

Can You Find the Witch’s Brooms? Forestry Experts Need Your Help

If you’re in need of a challenge this Halloween season, you can forgo the pumpkin carving contest to help NC State researchers find “witch’s brooms” in loblolly pine trees.

Sep 20, 2023

Canopy Gaps Help Eastern Hemlock Outlast Invasive Insect

Gaps in the forest canopy help eastern hemlocks withstand infestation by the woolly adelgid.

Aug 9, 2023

Researchers Tracking New Invasive Insect

NC State researchers are tracking a new invasive insect: the elm zigzag sawfly.

Jul 19, 2023

Why Canada’s Wildfires Are So Bad This Year

Canada's wildfires are being fueled by warmer-than-average temperatures and drought conditions, according to NC State expert Robert Scheller.

Jul 10, 2023

Study Reveals How a Tall Spruce Develops Defense Against Hungry Weevils

Findings from a new study could help researchers breed genetically improved Sitka spruce trees resistant to a nibbling insect.

Jun 28, 2023

New Tool Maps South Florida Fire Risk Pixel by Pixel

NC State researchers designed a computer model to allow fire managers to map fire risk in South Florida on a day-to-day basis.