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Mar 20, 2025

A Seasonal Allergy Forecast As Pollen Rains Down On NC

WUNC
It’s springtime in North Carolina – flowers are growing, trees are blooming, and people are sneezing. The notorious yellow-green particles of pollen are dusting cars, roads and surfaces everywhere. Robert Bardon, a professor of forestry and environmental resources at NC State, joins Jeff Tiberii to discuss pollen trends, impacts and severity.

Mar 19, 2025

Ready for Spring Allergies? Here’s What You Need to Know

Morning AgClips
Robert Bardon, a professor of forestry and environmental resources at NC State, has been tracking tree pollen production in Raleigh and the surrounding area for nearly a decade.

Mar 14, 2025

Pollen Season Has Arrived in NC, But When Does the Yellow Stuff Fall? Spring Timeline

The News & Observer
Robert Bardon, associate dean of extension and a professor of forestry and environmental resources at NC State University, has developed a formula for predicting when Raleigh’s trees begin to release pollen.

Mar 14, 2025

Spring Travel in the US At Risk As North Carolina’s National Parks Face Staff Shortages

Travel and Tour World
Lincoln Larson, a professor of parks, recreation and tourism management at NC State University, warned that staffing reductions could lead to limited park access, declining tourism revenue, and more.

Mar 13, 2025

How Federal Layoffs Could Impact Spring and Summer Tourism at North Carolina’s National Parks

WUNC
Lincoln Larson, a professor of parks, recreation and tourism management at NC State University, explains how the layoffs could impact spring and summer travel, tourism dollars, and protected ecosystems.

Mar 11, 2025

5 Home-Related Lessons On Pandemic Shutdowns’ Fifth Anniversary

Forbes
“Toilet paper became a coveted item in late March when many cities and states across the country issued shelter-in-place orders in response to the coronavirus pandemic, prompting people to purchase large amounts of household goods,” observed North Carolina State University in a post titled “How the Coronavirus Created a Toilet Paper Shortage.”

Mar 11, 2025

Why Do We Get So Much Lumber From Canada?

Family Handyman
While it might be possible to switch to importing more lumber from other countries, none has Canada’s large production capacity. Also, supply chains — especially for lumber — are complex and costly to change, said Frederik Laleicke, an assistant professor and wood products Extension specialist at NC State University.

Mar 9, 2025

Environmental Nonprofit Sues To Learn Effects Of Cost Cuts On Manatee, Coral Protections

WGCU Public Media
“Our public lands are already experiencing increased visitation amid staff shortages, so these job cuts will only make it more difficult to maintain them,” said Lincoln Larson, a professor of parks, recreation and tourism management at NC State.

Mar 8, 2025

Green Roofs Aren’t Just for the Environment Anymore — They Also Support Healthier Students

Living Architecture Monitor
Green space was directly associated with reducing anxiety symptoms among autistic children, according to a 2018 study co-authored by NC State professor Lincoln Larson.

Mar 5, 2025

Helene Downed Millions of Trees. Some Landowners Are Racing To Burn Debris Before Wildfires Strike

Blue Ridge Public Radio
“Fuels are drying out faster. We’re seeing longer fire seasons as well as drier fire seasons,” said Robert Scheller, a professor of forestry and environmental resources at North Carolina State University.