Pine Straw Webinar Series

virtual via Zoom

Pine straw is extremely popular as a mulch in the southeastern United States, and because of this pine straw harvesting is a strong industry in the region. Longleaf pine straw is the most desirable of the southern pines because of its long and durable needles, but slash and loblolly pine straw can also be used....

$10.00

Introduction to Monarch Biology and Conservation in the Southeast

virtual via Adobe Connect

In this first webinar in a three part series focused on monarchs in the southeast, NRCS planners and community conservationists will learn about monarch biology basics (food requirements, other habitat factors, natural enemies, migration, etc.), their phenology (when to find them in the southeast), their status (how monarchs populations are doing) and what we know...

Free

ForestHER NC: Invasive Plants & Their Impact on Wildlife and Landscaping for Wildlife with Native Plants

virtual via Zoom

Join ForestHER NC landowners, natural resource professionals, and others for the second of four interactive webinars about managing for wildlife! In this webinar we will discuss common invasive plants of North Carolina, how they adversely impact wildlife, and some of the challenges with invasive plant control. We will also introduce you to landscaping with native...

Why Bats are so Cool!

virtual via Zoom

Halloween's coming! Bats are collectively the second-largest order of mammal on Earth (after rodents). Why are they so feared and misunderstood? Dottie Brown (senior bat ecologist with VHB Engineering) will share unique information about bats and their importance, including a discussion of White-nose Syndrome and other threats to bats' survival. Zoom details will be provided...

Free

Woods for Wildlife: Forest Management in Wetlands and Conservation Status Focusing on Rare and Endangered Species

www.forestrywebinars.net , United States

What does endangered mean? How about threatened? Are those different? What do I have to do? This webinar will describe the Endangered Species Act and define terminology for the categories of rarity and the general regulations for each. By participating in this webinar you will learn the rare species that occur in the 14-county NC...

Free

Women Owning Woodlands Webinar Series – Manage Your Land

virtual via Zoom

Women Owning Woodlands (WOW) engages and educates women in stewardship of land by connecting them to resources, trusted professionals, and a community of other women. Are you a woman who owns, cares for, or is interested in learning more about woodlands? Join us for this webinar series, which will highlight sustainable forestry, forest health, and management...

Free

Woods for Wildlife: Native Plants of the Longleaf Pine Forest and Active Management of Early Successional Plant Communities

virtual via Zoom

Join others in learning about the high diversity of plant species characteristics of the longleaf pine ecosystem and how it supports the many common and unique wildlife species in these open forests dominated by a single tree. Participants will also learn how to maximize wildlife management goals through active management of early successional plant communities....

Free

Pollinator Habitat Restoration: Planning and Contracting

virtual via Adobe Connect

In this second part of a two part series on pollinator habitat design and planning, learn what to consider in planning and contracting to help ensure the success of habitat plantings. In this webinar, planners will learn how to plan and contract pollinator habitat plantings. Guidance will help planners improve the success of habitat restoration...

Free

NC VA Forest Landowner Conference – Session 1

virtual via Zoom

Forest landowners in northeastern North Carolina have the opportunity in late October to learn strategies to increase family wealth and conserve forestland and wildlife habitat. The North Carolina and Virginia Forest Landowner Conference will be held on Oct. 27 and 28. The conference will be held as a virtual event due to the COVID-19 pandemic...

Free

NC VA Landowner Conference – Session 2

virtual via Zoom

Forest landowners in northeastern North Carolina have the opportunity in late October to learn strategies to increase family wealth and conserve forestland and wildlife habitat. The North Carolina and Virginia Forest Landowner Conference will be held on Oct. 27 and 28. The conference will be held as a virtual event due to the COVID-19 pandemic...

Free