This webinar for private landowners and prescribed burn associations provides a brief review of the N.C. burn plan and short tutorials on different map-making applications including CalTopo, ArcGIS Online (AGOL) and Google Maps. Advance registration required.
Join us for a full day of longleaf pine programming, including expert presentations, catered lunch and guided field tours. Topics will include the benefits of longleaf pine, establishment practices, prescribed fire and current markets. The field tour will highlight a range of management approaches and landowner objectives across multiple sites. Pre-registration is required. Cost: $15...
Join staff from N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, N.C. Wildlife Federation, N.C. State University and other partners for a hands-on workshop focused on practical wildlife habitat management for private landowners. The workshop will be held in Alamance County. Participants will learn about wildlife habitat requirements and how to align management practices with landowner objectives, with a...
Getting trees out of the forest and into the aisles of your local home improvement store is a feat of modern engineering. Ever wonder how a massive log becomes a stack of perfect 2x4s in seconds? Join N.C. State Extension Forestry for an exclusive look inside the Troy Lumber Company. This tour offers a front-row...
Healthy trees require healthy foundations. In this webinar, we will dive into practical techniques to improve soil health and manage soil moisture during drought conditions, a crucial skill as this summer heat sets in.
Join EcoForesters and The Pisgah Conservancy for a hands-on workshop on invasive species identification and control. This workshop will cover how invasives impact forest health, how to identify invasive plants, and control methods and strategies. The workshop will be held at Pisgah National Forest in the Avery Creek/Perry Cove area. Long pants and closed-toed shoes...
Join this webinar to learn about the amazing diversity of amphibians found across North Carolina! We'll explore the species found here, the habitats they favor and the conservation measures you can take to maintain them on the landscape. The presentation will also discuss the effect of various forest management activities on amphibians, including an emphasis...
The Habitat Summit is a one-day, multi-session workshop where national experts share the latest land management techniques. Whether you’re managing your land for pollinators, timber or game species, this is your one-stop shop to connect with the experts.
This webinar will address the diversity and biology of some of North Carolina's most charismatic animals: fireflies, glowworms and the enigmatic foxfire worms of the mountains. We'll discuss threats to these animals and how to help conserve them.
This training hosted by the N.C. Tree Farm Program in partnership with the N.C. Agromedicine Institute will cover: Life-saving CPR skills Directions for AED use First aid for severe bleeding control, burns, heat-related illness and other common forestry and agricultural injuries Registration is required. Space is limited.
