Bats are important to forested ecosystems and often interact with fire. Recently, several bat species have been placed on the Endangered Species list. This webinar will describe the bats in the Southern region that have been listed, and will summarize how these bats can be affected by wildland fire, and the regulatory requirements that may...
Join a park ranger at the Flytrap Trail for a hike along the trails. We will discuss the different types of carnivorous plants we have at the park, including the Venus flytrap. Also, learn about different habitats that exist within Carolina Beach State Park and how each habitat affects the plants and animals that call...
This advanced training for professionals & experienced landowners will teach the silvicultural techniques required to establish oak forests. There are plenty of oak forests in North Carolina right now, but trends show that we are not replacing them with new oak forests after harvest. The probability of replacing an existing oak stand with a new...
A kick-off meeting for the Down East Landowners PBA will be held for landowners in Pitt, Beaufort, Craven, Pamlico, Lenoir, Jones, Carteret, and Onslow counties that have an interest in prescribed burning. The purpose of the meeting is to expand the prescribed burning capacity in central eastern North Carolina through peer-to-peer networking, providing support to...
Meet and visit with other woodland owners who are passionate forest stewards. Share stories about your Tree Farm and learn from the experiences of other Tree Farmers. Learn about: Understory control methods Timber stand management Longleaf pine restoration Carnivorous and native plants Conservation easements Conservation Stewardship Program The event will begin at Patriots Hall, Moores...
Join ForestHer for the Coastal Regional Gathering at Cool Springs Environmental Education Center to learn how forests protect our coastal waterways. Agenda 8:30 - 9:00 Check in 9:00 - 10:30 Interpretive Wetlands Walk 10:30 - 11:15 Coastal Land Trust - Protecting our Land and Water 11:15 - 12:15 Macroinvertebrates - What is that in the...
Save the date for Blue Ridge PRISM’s Fall Meeting. We are delighted to host Dr. David Carter of Virginia Tech who will talk about managing forests for oak regeneration. There will also be a brief Blue Ridge PRISM update. Registration details forthcoming.
Meet and visit with other woodland owners who are passionate forest stewards. Share stories about your Tree Farm and learn from the experiences of other Tree Farmers. Learn about: The importance of planting the right tree on the right site The impact of thinning and not thinning pine stands Determining the best site preparation method...
Dr. Tom Coleman (Entomologist & Slow the Spread Program Manager – US Forest Service) will discuss spongy moth biology, management techniques, and give an update on its current range in the U.S. Spongy moth, Lymantria dispar, (formerly the gypsy moth), is a defoliator that can feed on over 300 plant species, making it a significant...
Our online workshop will provide an introduction to invasive plants and will help you to confidently identify different species in the autumn and winter seasons. This session will take place via Zoom and will include a Q&A period with PRISM experts. This virtual session will be recorded. Those who register will receive access to the...
