Meet and mingle with STEAM professionals who received their academic degrees at North Carolina institutions. Learn about degree opportunities available through the Elizabeth City State University Drone Aviation Program. Dive into other STEAM-related topics and careers like natural resources and water quality. All this, door prizes and more during this full day of activities and...
This webinar will focus on matters of premises liability and timber protection for forest landowners, including matters of trespass, legal sufficiency of boundary and hazard marking, as well as disputes over boundaries and easements. CFEs available. Register Now
SAVE the DATE! Some topics we may discuss during the workshop: What does quality habitat look like? What do working lands that are also good habitat look like? Structural diversity (e.g., riparian buffers, early-successional habitat, species diversity and spatial heterogeneity) Practices for Promoting Water Quality: erosion control, BMPs, SMZs, practices that also benefit wildlife (hedgerows,...
Are you a beekeeper with a number of years of experience who wants to increase your understanding of bees and improve your practices? Do you feel like you might need a “booster shot” to update what you learned in your beginner bee school? Wish there was an opportunity to reinforce your experience to maximize your...
They're here and more are coming. Invasive threats can impact tree health and degrade forest environments. This webinar will cover the most prevalent invasive threats to North Carolina's forests and some up and comers to keep watch out for. Presenter Kelly Oten is an assistant professor and Extension specialist of forest health at N.C. State...
Learn about: Habitat Focused Approaches to Quality Deer Management • Methods to Meet Your Property Management Goals • Where Conservation Starts- Soil Health • Leaving a Legacy- Introduction to Conservation Easements • Feral Swine Management • Wild Turkey Biology and Habitat Improvement Techniques • Friendly Fire- Prescribed Fire History, Benefits, and Implementation• High Quality Early...
The Biennial Longleaf Conference, sponsored by The Longleaf Alliance, is a regional conference that is focused on the restoration and conservation of the longleaf ecosystem that once dominated the landscape within the southeastern United States. The conference provides the opportunity for people from all over the southeast to get together, share, learn, and celebrate longleaf. It...
This conference is designed to educate landowners on sustainable forestry practices; on programs and technical assistance available through state and federal forestry and natural resource agencies; the local timber industry and strategies for estate planning, including wills and trusts.
This 3-day burn course covers information on conducting prescribed fire and is the first step in becoming a certified burner in North Carolina. Learn about the science of fire and the tools and techniques for prescribed fire implementation. Learn more. Register online.
SAVE the DATE! Some topics we may discuss during the workshop: General overview of management strategies/resources/tools for landowners Managing plant species diversity – cutting, planting, herbicide control, etc Identifying common invasive plants (top 10 hit list?) and their best control methods Who’s who among NC’s highly beneficial natives (e.g., oaks for insect/bird diversity) and why...
