Resources

	WHO CAN HELP Professional assistance is available for woodland owners on almost any forest management topic. Details on those sources of assistance can be found here.
	GLOSSARY OF FORESTRY TERMINOLOGY Learn common forestry terms so that you can communicate more effectively with the natural resource professionals who are helping you manage your woods.
	MANAGEMENT Well managed forests provide clean air and water, home for wildlife, places for recreation and wood for many of the products we all use every day. This section contains information on forest management that can help you maximize the health and productivity of your woodlands.
	WILDLIFE North Carolina woodlands are home to many different wildlife species that each have unique requirements for food, water, shelter and space. Learn more about the requirements of the animals you have, or want to have, on your land and about some of the forest management techniques that benefit wildlife.
	WATER AND SOILS Forests impact water quality and quantity outside of the forest. Here is information on forest management practices that help protect the water resources on your Tree Farm.
	RECREATION Many woodland owners enjoy hiking, bird watching, hunting, camping, picnicking, picking berries, and just spending time in the outdoors. Here’s information on how a well managed forest can improve and expand recreational opportunities.
	FOREST PRODUCTS & ECONOMICS North Carolina’s forests produce a variety of wood and non-wood products and are the backbone of the state’s largest manufacturing industry. Because growing trees to provide the raw material for these products is a long-term financial investment, the decisions you make at each stage in the life of your forest can have significant financial implications. Read further to gain a better understanding of cost-share programs, taxes, forest products, timber sales and other issues that can impact your investment.
	VIDEOS AND WEBINARS Many natural resource agencies and organizations offer online resources to help forest landowners become better stewards of their land.
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