The 22nd Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) will take place from Friday, February 15 through Monday, February 18. Volunteers from around the world are invited to count the birds they see for at least 15 minutes on one or more days of the count, then enter their checklists HERE. Anyone with internet access can participate,...
Prior to the 1930s, the Eastern Bluebird was one of North Carolina's most common songbirds. By 1979, bluebirds were declared rare and uncommon by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Learn what you can do in preparation for the 2019 Spring nesting season to save these beloved birds.
Meet at the Ivey Gut parking lot for a moderate hike through an early succession pine forest. You will be able to explore some of the remaining tar kilns along the way.
Join a ranger to learn how land managers use fire as a tool to benefit plant and animal communities. See some of the tools used and planning that takes place to safely prepare for using fire on the landscape. The program will conclude with a short walk to see the effects of recent fire.
When and how you sell your timber can influence how much money you make, your overall financial plans, the cost of forest regeneration and other management objectives. This presentation will explain how timber is sold, how markets can impact the sale and give tips on seeking professional help. By using this information, you can make...
This webinar looks at the importance of non-fire motivations for completing risk-mitigating activities.
The Carolina Loggers Association will hold its 2019 Annual Meeting at the Hotel Ballast in Wilmington. The event agenda is available HERE. Register online HERE.
Learn how natural and human influences have shaped the forest and the importance of this knowledge when developing management plans and practices for your forest. For more information or to participate in this course, click on a county name below to contact a county Extension office: Anson County Cherokee County Cleveland County Cumberland County Franklin...
Do you like navigating through a forest with a compass and map--or have never done so but would like to try? If so, join Ranger Fields and learn about pacing, compass reading, using a map to navigate to various points and more. Pre-registration is required.
Join this 1.5-mile guided hike on the Paint Hill tract to find the rare Sandhills pyxie moss, a species only known to exist in a handful of counties in the Carolinas. This moss is typically our first spring bloomer, so we may get a sneak preview of the wildflower season to come.
