There have been some interesting changes in the world of ginseng production! In this workshop you'll learn about production, marketing, security and a variety of other topics around ginseng in Western North Carolina. Agenda 9:00- Registration 9:15- Introductions 9:30- Update on producing and harvesting wild simulated ginseng 10:15- Disease and wildlife issues and solutions 10:45-...
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.
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.
In this webinar, Dr. Brett Butler will share insights from the National Woodland Owner Survey, which tracks the demographics and opinions of the 11 million family forest owners across the U.S. The latest survey results show both important continuity as well as significant changes. For example, while timber production as a reason for owning declined,...
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.
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 (HWA), an invasive insect that can kill the tree in as little as four years. However, hemlock management is simpler and less expensive than ever before. This...
There’s danger lurking in the woods! From chainsaw accidents to venomous snakes, to falling limbs and more. In this webinar hosted by the N.C. Tree Farm Program, you'll learn how to avoid some of the common hazards and injuries affecting people who work and recreate in the woods and some basic first aid measures you...
A hands-on workshop on creating tree snags for wildlife and forest health Dead trees are full of life! Join ForestHer NC at Fisher Farm in Davidson for an in-person workshop on the critical role standing dead trees or “snags” play in providing vital wildlife habitat and supporting forest biodiversity. Participants will get hands-on experience selecting...
The goal of this event is to equip forest landowners with the knowledge and resources needed to achieve their forest management goals by educating them on sustainable forestry practices, and on the technical and financial assistance available through state and federal forestry and natural resource agencies, and more. The agenda for this year's conference includes:...
