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Black Footed Ferret - Endangered Species Act Revision Could Weaken Habitat Protections for At-Risk Wildlife, Experts Say - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Jun 11, 2025

Endangered Species Act Revision Could Weaken Habitat Protections for At-Risk Wildlife, Experts Say

College of Natural Resources professors Chris Moorman and Roland Kays discuss how a proposed revision to the law could heighten the risk of extinction for certain threatened and endangered species across the United States.
A stack of lumber boards. - Will the US Lumber Market Thrive or Break Under Trump? - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Jan 6, 2025

Will the US Lumber Market Thrive or Break Under Trump?

President Donald Trump's threat to impose a 25% tariff on imported goods from Canada could result in a number of economic impacts on the lumber supply chain, according to one NC State expert.
Line graph on computer screen - Russian Invasion of Ukraine Could Have Lasting Impacts on Global Economy, Environment - College of Natural Resources News at NC State

Aug 9, 2024

Russian Invasion of Ukraine Could Have Lasting Impacts On Global Economy, Environment

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine stretches into its third year, international trade has felt the effects as sanctions on Russian exports have expanded.
Long exposure photograph of a flowing stream in Umstead State Park in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Jul 3, 2024

Open Space Has Increased in the Triangle, But There’s Still Work To Be Done

Population growth and development continue to outpace open space protection across the region, highlighting the need for continued investment in land conservation.
A stack of cardboard.

Mar 7, 2024

Improving Wood Products Could Be a Key to Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Harnessing the ability of wood products to store carbon even after harvest could have a significant effect on greenhouse gas emissions and change commonly accepted forestry practices, a new study from NC State researchers suggests.
Atlantic Forest in Brazil

Jan 31, 2024

3 Reasons Why Forest Carbon Offsets Don’t Always Work

The success of a forest carbon offset project ultimately relies on its ability to conserve forests — a difficult task in today's world.
Tree trunk with green leaves - Climate Change May Cut America's Forest Inventory by a Fifth This Century - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Feb 1, 2023

Climate Change May Cut America’s Forest Inventory by a Fifth This Century

A recent study by NC State researchers found climate change could have a big impact on U.S. forests.
A stand of pine trees in a forest - Timber Demand Could Help Save Forests - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Jan 5, 2023

Timber Demand Could Help Save Forests

Increasing global demand for timber products and paying landowners to store carbon in their trees could help to save forests, a recent study found.
Drone View of Morning Clouds over Blue Ridge Mountains - What a Post-Pandemic Future Looks Like for NC's Forestry Sector - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Oct 3, 2022

What a Post-Pandemic Future Looks Like for NC’s Forestry Sector

NC State expert Rajan Parajuli examines whether the state's forestry sector can recover after experiencing a $2 billion loss in total economic output in 2020.
NC State student Alexandra Hays - Meet KIETS Climate Leaders Scholar Alexandra Hays - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Sep 20, 2022

Meet KIETS Climate Leaders Scholar Alexandra Hays

Hays is one of three students in the College of Natural Resources to be named to the 2022 cohort of the KIETS Climate Leaders Program.