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1 Million Species Are At Risk Of Extinction — Here’s Why It Matters

wildlife conservation

bee tent

Feb 27, 2020

These Tiny Tents Are Bee Research At Work

The tiny tents you see around NC State’s campus this semester are pollinator research in progress.
A Group of Wild Boar - Invasive Species: How Exotic Plants, Animals and Insects Impact North Carolina - College of Natural Resources News - NC State University

Feb 25, 2020

Invasive Species: How Exotic Plants, Animals and Insects Impact North Carolina

From the emerald ash borer to feral swine, North Carolina is home to a number of invasive species that can have devastating impacts on the environment, economy and even human health.

Shannon Ricci

Feb 4, 2020

Remote Sensing and the Science of Sound

As part of her dissertation research, Geospatial Analytics Ph.D. student Shannon Ricci is developing new techniques to understand the impacts of boat traffic on natural sound beneath the sea.
Coyote sitting in front of forest. Coyotes Are Poised To Enter South America For The First Time

Jan 8, 2020

Coyotes Are Poised To Enter South America For The First Time

Roland Kays, a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at NC State, explores the expansion of coyotoes into the Darién Gap – a dense wilderness on the border of Colombia and Panama, at the very doorstep of South America.

Carson B - Graduation to Vocation: Researching Our Sense of Place

Dec 13, 2019

Graduation to Vocation: Researching Our Sense of Place

Master's student Carson B. found her passion in working with the public to understand their sense of place.

Kirsten Keleher - NC State Undergraduate Research in Conservation Provides Unique Opportunity to Student

Nov 20, 2019

NC State Undergraduate Research in Conservation Provides Unique Opportunity to Student

Despite only being a sophomore in college, Kirsten Keleher has participated in numerous conservation-focused research studies through NC State University and partner organizations.
Wind Turbines - Renewable Energy Is Key To Stopping Climate Change But Poses Challenge For Wildlife Conservation - College of Natural Resources News - NC State University

Nov 13, 2019

Renewable Energy Poses Challenge For Wildlife Conservation

A new book co-edited by NC State researchers highlights the environmental impacts of renewable energy development to help leaders and industry professionals adopt more sustainable practices and policies.
Children Prefer Faraway Wildlife to Local Nature

Aug 1, 2019

Children Prefer Faraway Wildlife to Local Nature

Generally, children thought more favorably of faraway charismatic species, such as pandas and cheetahs, than local ones.

Leopard in Tree - Big Cats in the Backyard - College of Natural Resources News - NC State University

Jul 18, 2019

Big Cats in the Backyard

A new research paper published by NC State's Matt Snider examines how leopard home range behavior is impacted by human population density. 
North Carolina Forest - 1 Million Species Are At Risk Of Extinction — Here’s Why It Matters - College of Natural Resources News - NC State University

May 17, 2019

1 Million Species Are At Risk Of Extinction — Here’s Why It Matters

Scientists say global biodiversity is declining at an “unprecedented” speed. But what does it mean for humans?