Tag: forestry and environmental resources

Published on Jul 29, 2019

Forestry Student Wins Resource Management Service Scholarship

The forestry scholarship will allow Sarah Bailey to practice forestry and graduate with no debt. 

Published on Jul 18, 2019

Big Cats in the Backyard: Master’s Research Reveals Important Finding About Human-Leopard Interactions

Habitat type could modify the relationship between leopards and humans. 

Published on Jun 25, 2019

NC State to Offer Online Graduate Certificate in Renewable Energy Development

The program consists of four online courses that are designed to give individuals a comprehensive understanding of the clean energy market. 

Published on Jun 24, 2019

Can Genetic Engineering Save Our Planet’s Biodiversity?

Researchers at NC State’s College of Natural Resources — and around the world — are considering ways to employ genetic engineering for conservation. 

Published on Jun 20, 2019

Can a Hands-on Model Help Forest Stakeholders Fight Tree Disease?

Ross Meentemeyer and fellow researchers offer Tangible Landscape, an interactive model that allows participants to try different solutions to help stop sudden tree death. 

Published on Jun 20, 2019

Sparrow Swap: Using Citizen Science to Study House Sparrows

Dr. Caren Cooper started Sparrow Swap, a citizen science project that studies house sparrows. 

Published on Jun 17, 2019

How Sea Level Rise Affects Birds in Coastal Forests

Researchers in the College of Natural Resources explore the effects of change in vegetation for coastal bird species. 

Published on Jun 4, 2019

Rise of the Coyote

Dr. Roland Kays discusses how the once-contentious relationship between coyotes and red wolves led the former to spread rapidly across the United States. 

Published on May 21, 2019

A Fond Farewell to Four Faculty

We are celebrating and honoring the many years of leadership and dedication from four faculty members who are retiring this academic year. 

Published on May 17, 2019

1 Million Species Are At Risk Of Extinction — Here’s Why It Matters

Scientists say global biodiversity is declining at an “unprecedented” speed. But what does it mean for humans?