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Are you curious about how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the NC logging industry? Our recently released publication, “A …
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"Controlling Fire Ants, Pests That Seems to Always Be Present"
“Controlling Fire Ants, Pests that Seems to Always be Present” When it comes to insect pests, fire ants would probably …
New Publication: Fire-Resistant Landscaping in North Carolina
Is your home or community tucked into the woods or surrounded by natural shrubs, woodlands, or marsh? If the …
Forest Landowner Management Tips for June
Summer is on our heels and June means hurricane season is here! In 2020, North Carolina and the Southeast …
Recording of Bumble Bee Webinar Now Available for Viewing
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Twig Aphids 2020
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NC Landowners Trust Farm Operators With Conservation Practices
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The 2020 Spring Freeze, Christmas Tree Injury, & Pruning Response.
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Asian Giant Hornets Not a Problem for NC Beekeepers...yet?
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Oak lecanium scale and European fruit lecanium are nearly identical soft scales that infest oaks and many other tree …
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