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...
The Virtual Fly-tying Program provides tiers with an opportunity to increase their skills from the comfort of their home. Open to fly-tiers of all skill levels, the fly patterns change with each session as a way to encourage learning various tying techniques and development of tying skills. This session we will be tying two early...
We get it, getting started fly-fishing can be daunting! There's the lingo, flies and other equipment that can be alien to you at times. We'll help make sense of it all and maybe save you some money along the way. This webinar will address: Selecting a rod and reel Decoding fly-line acronyms/line types Understanding a...
