Growing Chatham, April 2020 Edition Is Here!
Click here to view our latest “Growing Chatham” Newsletter, it’s full of great information! Don’t miss out on this month’s …
Forest Resources
NC State Extension Launches Portal for COVID-19 Resources
Press release by Richard Campbell, NC State Extension. COVID-19 has disrupted our lives and routines, from how we work, play …
WATCH NOW - Woodland Stewards Webinar Series
Recordings Now Available Online Missed out on the Woodland Stewards Webinar Series last month? Have no fear; recordings are here! …
Forest Landowner Management Tips for April
Forest Landowners have a great opportunity to exercise social distancing while getting out on their land and connecting with …
Chatham County Cancels and Suspends Programs and Some Services
To limit the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and safeguard those most at risk for contracting the virus, Chatham County is …
Spring Ag Fest 2020 Canceled
The Ag Fest Committee has made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Spring Ag Fest 2020 out of …
Timber Harvest Values in 2018 Increased in North Carolina
North Carolina has about 18.1 million acres of timberland, which supports a vibrant forest product industry throughout the state. …
Forests After Florence
From NC State University College of Natural Resources, Story by Julie Johnson 3/6/2020 Dr. Madhusudan Katti, an associate professor in the …
Make Plans Now to Attend Spring Ag Fest 2020!
When: March 28, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center, 1192 US 64 …
A Forest Farming Success Story
2/28/2020 – Forest farming and growing native woodland botanicals make up a large part of my research and extension …
Meet the WNC Woodland Stewards
2/27/2020 – The Association for Temperate Agroforestry has a nice article in their latest newsletter about our Woodland Stewards …
Spring Ag Fest is CANCELED
The Chatham County Spring Ag Fest that was scheduled for March 28, 2020, at the Chatham County Agriculture & …
U.S. Forest Service Seeking Your Input
The long awaited Pisgah-Nantahala Forest Plan Revision proposal is available for your review. I know this is important to …
Register Now for ForestHer Workshop on Managing for Wildlife
Women landowners and natural resource professionals interested in learning more about management and conservation of private lands are invited …
Hardwood Pulpwood Prices Continue to Move Upward in North Carolina
In the fourth quarter of 2019, movements in timber prices in North Carolina were mixed. While both pine and …
Sustainable Forestry and African American Land Retention Program Receives USDA Forest Service 2019 Regional Forester’s Honor Award
From the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Greenville, SC Greenville, SC – The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (Endowment) …
The Bees of North Carolina
Congratulations to Dr. Elsa Youngsteadt & Hannah Levenson for this excellent new book, available as a hardcopy for purchase …
Tree Identification in Winter
Extension Gardener Workshop Correct identification is a critical first step in making management decisions for any plant in …
Woodland Stewards Webinar Series Coming February 2020
Registration Now Open Join other woodland landowners throughout the region to learn how to better care for your woodlands. The …
Save the Date for Our 2020 Spring Ag Fest!
The Chatham County Spring Ag Fest that was scheduled for March 28, 2020, at the Chatham County Agriculture & …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
More Extension Programs at NC State University
National eXtension Resources
- Climate, Forests and Woodlands Community of Practice (eXtension)
- Forest Farming
- Wood Products (eXtension)
Partnerships and Organizations
- Extension Forestry at North Carolina State University
- American Forest Foundation: My Land Plan
- Consulting Foresters Listed by County
- Forest*A*Syst
- National Timber Tax Website
- NC Division of Forest Resources
- North Carolina Forest Service - Chatham County
- North Carolina Natural Resources Conservation Service
- North Carolina Prescribed Fire Council
- North Carolina State Board of Registration for Foresters
- North Carolina Tree Farm Program
- North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
- Southern Regional Extension Forestry
Publications, Information, and News
- Extension Forestry Publications: Biomass
- Extension Forestry Publications: Economics and Taxes
- Extension Forestry Publications: Forest Health
- Extension Forestry Publications: Forest Management
- Extension Forestry Publications: Forest Productivity
- Extension Forestry Publications: Recreation and Aesthetics
- Extension Forestry Publications: Reforestation
- Extension Forestry Publications: Timber Marketing
- Extension Forestry Publications: Urban Forestry
- Extension Forestry Publications: Wildlife
- Timber Price Reports - NCSU Extension Forestry
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