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Oct 23, 2022

Deer Population Up, Number of Hunters Down

Boston 25 News
"We’ve reached a point in the United States where the only mechanism we have to control overabundant deer populations is through deer hunting," said Lincoln Larson, an associate professor of parks, recreation and tourism management at NC State University.

Oct 18, 2022

Could Wood from NC Forests Soon Be Fueling Your Next Airline Flight?

Wilmington Star-News
Rajan Parajuli, a forest economist with NC State, said while the market for many wood products has declined in recent years, the demand for low-value stock that's used in everything from sanitary products to drywall has remained relatively strong.

Oct 17, 2022

Researchers Document Forest Industry Loss

Wilkes Journal-Patriot
“Forestry is a major contributor to the economic well-being of North Carolina,” said the report’s lead author, Rajan Parajuli, an assistant professor of forestry and environmental resources at NC State. “It supports communities across all 100 counties.”

Oct 14, 2022

Avoid Wilmington Horticultural Horrors With These ‘Tree Surgeons’

Wilmington Star-News
An invasive species is any living organism that is introduced to an area outside of its original range and causes harm to the environment, the economy or even human health, according to Robert Bardon, a professor of forestry and environmental resources at NC State.

Oct 14, 2022

NC State Develops Emergency Shelters for Firefighters

PBS North Carolina
“Earlier models of fire-resistant shelters looked more like a pup tent,” said Joseph Roise, a professor of forestry and environmental resources at NC State. “This looks more like a baked potato in the ground, a big baked potato.”

Oct 14, 2022

Spotted Lanternflies Are Eating Our Vineyards, Too

Food & Wine
Researchers at North Carolina State University predict that spotted lanternflies could arrive in America's top wine-producing state — California — as early as 2027 and are likely to infest its grape-producing regions by 2034.

Oct 12, 2022

NC State Awarded $2.25M Grant to Develop Sustainable Energy Products From Waste Streams

Construction & Demolition Recycling
The project, called Sargassum and Wood Waste for Aviation Fuel and Graphite (SWAG), will develop a technological process for the production of sustainable aviation fuel and battery-grade graphite using sargassum and wood waste.

Oct 12, 2022

Another Reason to Love Pickleball: The Popular Sport May Strengthen Your Brain

MarketWatch
“There’s an ease of initial play – people can go from zero skill to playing competitive games in one session,” said Jonathan Casper, an associate professor and sport management program coordinator at NC State University.

Oct 11, 2022

North Carolina Reaches Peak Season for Fall Foliage Transformation

WRAL
Robert Bardon, a professor of forestry and environmental resources at NC State, joined WRAL recently to discuss the best time and locations to take in the beautiful fall colors in North Carolina.

Oct 8, 2022

Despite Ian, Triad’s Fall Foliage ‘Looking Very Good’

Winston-Salem Journal
Leaves dropping before they’re ready can lead to a shorter season, while cloudy, rainy weather often mutes autumn hues, noted Bob Bardon, a professor of forestry and environmental resources at NC State University.