N.C. Tree Farm Program, Inc.

Though Hurricane Helene imposed widescale destruction on the mountains of North Carolina, opportunities are available to make the most out of the devastation. Two options you can pursue are to generate firewood and sawtimber. This two-day technical workshop at the Hinton Center in Hayesville will cover best practices for processing storm-damaged timber into firewood and...

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, recovery occurs as opportunities are explored and future preparations from the experience are planned. This one-day workshop at the Asheville Botanical Gardens will cover best practices for processing storm-damaged timber into useful wood products. Experts will present key topics including post-storm timber recovery, wood extraction methods, sawmilling, drying, storage...

Forested wetlands exist in two main ways – those that contain still water, and those where waters flow through. And in some cases, a forest may experience both during a given year. In this presentation, John A. Gerwin, Research Scientist and Educator of Ornithology, will showcase the natural histories of some of the avian denizens...

Learn how to safely set-up and use all types of tree stands: ladder, lock-on, climber, free-standing, and associated climbing equipment and harnesses. We will also discuss alternatives to tree stands such as ground blinds and use of box stands. Class will include practical exercise to erect and take down a ladder stand and discussion on...

Join biologists from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and the N.C. Wildlife Federation in Mocksville to explore pollinator habitat and learn what native insects need as they prepare for the winter. Lunch will be provided. Topics include: Importance of pollinators to the ecosystem and our daily lives Pollinator life cycles and habitat needs How to...

Join state park staff as they hike along one of the Hemlock Conservation Areas in the beautiful Gorges State Park! Learn about the importance of hemlocks, what is threatening them and what you can do to help. The 2.8 mile (total) out and back hike will explore only a small section of the park, but...

Dive into the Hot Topics in Pond Management webinar to learn essential strategies for a healthy aquatic ecosystem, covering everything from managing aquatic plants and algae blooms to understanding wildlife management, aeration benefits, and general pond maintenance. Discover how to effectively deal with sediment, leaves, and muck, address turbidity, prevent fish kills, and properly use...

This one-day event will consist of concurrent sessions and a tour of the nearby Roseburg Forest Products mill.

This free workshop will focus on forest management, timber evaluation and landowner resources. Hear from a professional forester, USDA representative, an agriculture mediation specialist and an attorney. The workshop includes a field tour of a local Tree Farm. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Lunch will be provided. Registration is required.

The Hemlock Restoration Initiative is hosting a demonstration of chemical treatment methods to control the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid. Hemlock trees in western North Carolina are an important and irreplaceable component of our forests. These trees have been suffering for over two decades from hemlock woolly adelgid, an invasive insect that can kill the tree...