Voluntary Agricultural Districts: Discussing Proximity Notice at NC GIS Conference
The 2019 North Carolina Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Conference in Winston-Salem, NC this past week featured a presentation from …
Forest Resources
Timber Rights: Recent Case Illustrates Tricky Nature of Life-Estates for Timberland
The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued an interesting opinion in January 2019 on the nature of timber rights …
Flood Damage to Forest Stands
The flooding that has resulted from Hurricane Florence in much of North Carolina may have significant impact on forested …
Timber Restoration Funds (TRF) Available Through NC Forest Service
On January 23, 2017, $1,000,000 in “time-limited” funding has been authorized to assist landowners within any counties designated in …
Timber Sale Process Using a Professional
If you own timberland or a farm with “woods” on it, how many times have you had a phone …
Resources for Storm Damage Recovery for Forest Landowners
Hurricanes can be devastating to family farms and forests. In the event a landowner experiences damage to their forest, …
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Preserving the Past - A Guide for North Carolina Landowners
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Improving small woodlands is a step-by-step process. This publication will help wooodland owners become familiar …
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Managing Forests for Biomass Potential
This publication describes the types of forests and conditions that can be improved by biomass …
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Energy Pellets: A Heating Fuel Resource for North Carolina Farms and Homes
This publication explains the pelleting process and considerations for consumers interested in either developing small-scale …
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Hummingbirds and Butterflies
This publication describes how you can transform your backyard into an area that welcomes nectar-seekers, …
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Snags and Downed Logs
This publication describes creating and protecting snags (standing dead or dying trees) and downed logs …
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Black Bear
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Developing Wildlife-Friendly Pine Plantations
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