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Aerial view of pine trees flattened by a storm.

Oct 7, 2020

Hurricanes Are Killing Trees. Why That’s A Problem.

The damage could accelerate climate change and negatively impact timber sales, according to a forestry expert at NC State.

Researchers test drones to detect resistant ash trees.

Sep 24, 2020

Scientists Pilot Drones in Effort to Save Trees From Invasive Beetle

NC State researchers are using drones to try to find ash trees with natural resistance to the emerald ash borer invasive pest.

hemlock trees

Sep 23, 2020

A New Hope for the Eastern Hemlock

NC State researchers are developing a new tool to help prevent hemlock woolly adelgid infestations.

An image of a wildfire burning trees.

Sep 7, 2020

Wildfires: Expert Answers to Your Burning Questions

Wildfire season is here. NC State researcher Joseph Roise has answers to all your questions.

a pine forest

Aug 28, 2020

How Climate Change May Reshape Pine Plantations

To be sustainable, and turn a profit, the forestry sector is already thinking about how to evolve in the face of climate change.

Black eyed susans - Green Industries Create Stronger Economy in North Carolina - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Jun 29, 2020

Green Industries Create Stronger Economy in North Carolina

Green industries play a vital role in North Carolina, contributing approximately $134.9 billion to the state’s economy in 2019 and supporting more than 900,000 jobs.

Jordan hall - Natural Resources Students Selected for Conservation Leadership Program - College of Natural Resources News at NC State University

May 11, 2020

Natural Resources Students Selected for Conservation Leadership Program

Three students from the College of Natural Resources were among 10 undergraduates from across the country to be selected for the Scholars for Conservation Leadership Program.

Bat hanging on tree

Apr 22, 2020

How Habitat Destruction Enables the Spread of Diseases Like COVID-19

Habitat destruction leads to the emergence of animal-to-human transmitted diseases like COVID-19.

Meet Giacomo Fagan

Apr 15, 2020

Meet Giacomo Fagan

Giacomo Fagan has accomplished a lot during this time at NC State, which he credits to being the College of Natural Resources CONNECT program.

Meet Madison Dezarn

Apr 13, 2020

Meet Madison Dezarn

Madison Dezarn is studying forestry and hopes to empower more women to enter this typically male-dominated field.