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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.

Mar 5, 2025

Here’s Where Trump Tariffs Are Likely To Hit Family Budgets the Most

Deseret News
In a January report, North Carolina State University researcher and associate professor of forest economics and policy, Rajan Parajuli, said American companies would likely attempt to recoup tariff-related losses by raising the price of Canadian softwood lumber, which would potentially impact the housing market by making building materials more expensive.

Feb 27, 2025

Bounty Program Takes Aim at Invasive Bradford Pear Tree

WLOS News 13
"Ornamental varieties of Callery pear might look pretty in the spring, but don’t let them fool you,” said Kelly Oten, an assistant professor and Extension specialist at NC State University.

Feb 18, 2025

US Homebuilder Confidence Hits 5-Month Low Amid Tariffs

Newsweek
Rajan Parajuli, an associate professor of forest economics and policy at North Carolina State University, said in a recent article: "Tariffs unequivocally work towards pushing domestic lumber prices higher. When that happens, it usually adds up to higher costs for consumers."

Feb 17, 2025

Tariffs Could Increase US Lumber Prices

Wilkes Journal-Patriot
In early February, President Donald Trump said he agreed to “immediately pause” tariffs on Mexico and Canada after speaking with those countries’ leaders. If he follows through with the tariffs, it could have economic consequences for the United States' lumber supply chain, according to Rajan Parajuli, an associate professor of forest economics and policy at NC State.