forestry and environmental resources

Nov 21, 2023

What Can You Expect at a North Carolina Christmas Tree Lot This Year?

The Abstract spoke with Jamie Bookwalter, an extension specialist at NC State, to get the inside scoop about supply and demand in North Carolina's Christmas tree industry this year.

Nov 10, 2023

Online Distance Education Program Paves the Way

Chelly Sundermeyer, a recent graduate of the Master of Environmental Assessment program, is now employed by the Federal Highway Administration Colorado Division.

Nov 9, 2023

NC State Researchers Create First Genetic Database of North Carolina Black Bears

Through genotyping, the interdisciplinary team provides the ‘bear’ necessities for officials to identify animals involved in law enforcement investigations and help manage wild black bear populations.

Nov 7, 2023

Podcast: Wild Turkeys

In this episode of Audio Abstract, NC State wildlife biologist Chris Moorman talks turkey – wild turkey.

Nov 3, 2023

Chase Carey ’23 Looks Back to Move Forward

Carey graduated from the College of Natural Resources in 2023 with a bachelor's degree in fisheries, wildlife and conservation biology. He's now pursuing a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at NC State.

Oct 27, 2023

Richard Haynes ’75 Honored with Marcus Wallenberg Prize

Haynes' contribution to forest economic modeling has been influential for many in the forestry field.

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.

Oct 3, 2023

Seen in Science

NC State students have launched a nonprofit to address concerns of researchers from marginalized communities.

Oct 2, 2023

Citizen Science Has a Diversity Problem, Experts Say. Now What?

NC State researchers want to broaden engagement in large-scale citizen science projects by providing practitioners with the knowledge, awareness and resources to support inclusion, equity and accessibility.

Sep 25, 2023

Lauren Pharr Named Young Conservationist of the Year

Pharr, a Ph.D. student studying fisheries, wildlife and conservation biology at NC State, has been a longtime advocate of wildlife conservation.