Coping with Losses from Nature and Chance

www.forestrywebinars.net , United States

This webinar is the last of five in the "Forestry Taxes: Learn, Plan & Save Money Webinar Series." Growing trees can be subject to forces beyond the owners’ control from weather catastrophes to timber theft and more. While forest landowners can’t plan for these unexpected events, they can learn more about the tax implications for...

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Common invasive plants of central North Carolina

virtual via Zoom

This webinar covers the fundamentals of invasive plant species and why they can be problematic in landscape and natural settings. We will highlight anatomical features helpful for identification, and recommended control strategies for some of the most common species.

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Hardwood Diseases

virtual via WebEx

The warm, humid climate of the southeastern U.S. is well suited for a variety of pathogens that affect hardwood tree species. Diseases like laurel wilt, thousand cankers disease, Hypoxylon canker, oak wilt and others can be difficult to identify and control, and can lead to significant mortality and ecological impacts. These diseases can cause damage...

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Control of Invasive Plants in the Spring

virtual via Zoom

Join us during National Invasive Species Awareness Week for Blue Ridge PRISM's Spring Invasive Plant Workshops! Our online workshop teaches you how to best manage invasive plants during the spring season. Topics covered in this session include: Best seasonal practices for specific invasive plants Using manual & mechanical control methods Methods for controlling invasive plants with...

$10.00

Estate Planning Webinar: Get Informed, Talk with Family, Take Action

virtual via Zoom

Land passed down without a will becomes heirs' property with multiple owners with different interests. This webinar will provide strategies and approaches to assist families to overcome the challenges of estate planning and heirs' property Presenters: Mavis Gragg, Director, SFLR Program, American Forest Foundation Pamela Harrigan-Young, Estate Planning Attorney Will Dudenhausen, Training Director, Dispute Settlement...

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Identification of Invasive Plants in the Spring

virtual via Zoom

Join us during National Invasive Species Awareness Week for Blue Ridge PRISM's Spring Invasive Plant Workshops! Our online workshop will provide an introduction to invasive plants and will help you to confidently identify them in the spring season. Workshop will take place via Zoom. This virtual session will be recorded. Those who register will receive access to the...

$10.00

Bird Watching in the Sandhills

Carvers Creek State Park 2505 Long Valley Road, Spring Lake, NC, United States

Join a park naturalist at our Sandhills access for an easy bird watching walk around the Wiregrass loop trail. An easy 1.4-mile loop that starts and ends at the parking lot, the Wiregrass loop trail is a great place to find some of the birds that live year-round in our longleaf pine habitat, and maybe...

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Sycamore as a Biomass Source

virtual via Zoom

This webinar examines the use of American Sycamore as a purpose-grown feedstock for bioenergy. Participants will hear about the current research and learn about potential and ability of sycamore, a native species that can serve as a biomass material with excellent growth potential, in lieu of non-native plants. Presenter: John King, PhD., Professor, NC State University...

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The Secret Life of the Awesome, Amazing Opossum

virtual via Zoom

The Virginia Opossum, North America's only marsupial, is common throughout much of North America. Even though this animal is probably living near most people, most do not really know this animal. Through the lens of a trail camera, Jerry Reynolds will show you the secret life of the Opossum and how amazing they really are....

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North Carolina Archery – Today’s Bowhunter

Tess Farm-Research Station 400 Camp Schaub Road Waynesville, NC 28806, Waynesville, United States

This is a free 6-hour course that will cover strictly bowhunting. This class will offer classroom and instruction and outside shooting techniques and skills. We will not be breaking for lunch so please bring your own snack or food. We do not allow any firearms, knives, Bows etc. Everything you need will be provided by...

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