Viewing: Forestry Files
You’re not from around here, are ya? Invasive species are a worldwide issue
There are several strangers in a strange land here in North Carolina. In fact, the majority of our worst forest pests are non-native invasive species. In the 1990s, the tree-killing hemlock woolly adelgid was first found in N.C. and can
Small but Mighty: Southern pine beetle trapping underway
Although it is smaller than a grain of rice, the southern pine beetle is dubbed the ‘most destructive forest pest in the South’. Each year, the N.C. Forest Service tries to predict if there will be an outbreak of this
Laurel wilt found in Lenoir County for first time
Big things come in small packages, and that is certainly true in the case of laurel wilt disease, though not in a good way. The tree-killing disease has already killed an estimated half a billion redbay trees across the Southeast.
Walnut twig beetle & thousand cankers disease stay confined to Haywood County
In 2012, thousand cankers disease was confirmed in North Carolina for the first time. The invasive disease, responsible for killing walnut trees in walnut groves in the western U.S. and as a new introduction to eastern Tennessee at the time,
Longleaf Honor Roll recipients
The N.C. Longleaf Coalition recently honored Terry Sharpe, as well as Anne and Fletcher Wright as new members of the North Carolina Longleaf Honor Roll. The Honor Roll recognizes landowners who are working to improve their stands and balance all
Undecking the Halls: Proper Christmas tree disposal
With the holidays behind us, the 30 million Christmas trees that had their time to shine, glow, and stand over presents all season need a place to go. To anyone who has had an emergence of praying mantises in their
The health of our forests: 2018 year-in-review
Each year, the beautiful forests of our state encounter risks from various threats. The significance of native pests vary by year, but the threat from invasive pests is only increasing with time. Some, such as the hemlock woolly adelgid and the
Tubakia, or not Tubakia? That is the Question.
Recently, oak trees throughout North Carolina are falling victim to a disease, evident by browning leaves and premature leaf drop. When encountering a situation like this, forest health professionals handle it like a detective case, examining the available evidence, ruling
Stressed Out by Hurricanes!
Within the last month, back to back Hurricanes Florence and Michael have created stress on communities throughout our state and across the Southeast. While the loss of life and livelihoods are always of primary concern, many people have also had to
A Bird’s Eye View: Aerial surveyors map timber damage from Hurricane Florence
As one of the top 10 most damaging hurricanes, Hurricane Florence dealt North Carolina a staggering blow in September 2018. As Florence battered North Carolina’s coast, it brought wind gusts of more than 100 mph, a pre-landfall storm surge that