forestry and environmental resources

Dec 18, 2023

Extension Teams Up with NC Family to Grow White House Christmas Tree

The towering Fraser fir that heralds the holidays in the Blue Room of the White House this year is a prime example of what can happen when NC State’s Christmas Tree Extension Team partners with the growers.

Dec 14, 2023

A Look Back at the Discovery of the Olinguito

The olinguito remains the only carnivore species to be discovered in the Americas in over four decades.

Dec 13, 2023

Deal Family Supports Future of North Carolina Christmas Trees

Earl Deal '66 and his family are investing in NC State's efforts to address the challenges impacting Christmas tree crops across North Carolina.

Dec 4, 2023

Emma Mullins ’23 Pursues Passion for Geographic Information Systems

Mullins, who graduates in December 2023 with a bachelor's degree in environmental management and technology, will pursue a master's degree at NC State's Center for Geospatial Analytics.

Dec 1, 2023

3 Benefits of Genetically-Improved Christmas Trees

NC State researchers are working to develop “elite” Fraser fir trees that look better, grow faster and retain their needles longer.

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.