An Accurate 2020 Census Is Important for Farmers and Our Communities
Every 10 years, the census becomes an important topic in Rutherford County but the COVID-19 pandemic reminds us more …
Rutherford County High Tunnel Production Workshop
Join us for a High Tunnel Production Workshop at the N.C. Cooperative Extension of Rutherford County on August 28, …
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National eXtension Resources
- Climate, Forests and Woodlands Community of Practice (eXtension)
- Forest Farming
- Wood Products (eXtension)
Partnerships and Organizations
- American Tree Farm System
- Christmas Tree Information-NCDA & CS
- Forest Guild
- Forest Trust
- NC Division of Forest Resources
- North Carolina Christmas Tree Association
- Southern Region Pest Management Center-USDA and Cooperative Extension
- Southern Regional Extension Forestry
- USDA Forest Service
- USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service
Publications, Information, and News
Recent Publications related to Forest Resources
Firewood as a Vector in Invasive Pest Dispersal
This factsheet covers information related to firewood as a threat in moving invasive pests to …
2 days ago — Invasive Forest Pests
Terrestrial Flatworms, Land Planarians & Hammerhead Worms
This factsheet offers information on the identification and management of various flatworms that may be …
3 days ago — Entomology Insect Notes
Getting Data from the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) Using R
This publication provides information and guidance on using computer code to access the National Agricultural …
2 weeks ago
Coppiced American Sycamore on Marginal Land as a Viable Short Rotation Woody Crop
This factsheet summarizes recent research that investigated the productivity of American sycamore after coppicing and …
5/21/21
Using the Differential Shrinkage and the Cupping of Lumber Spreadsheet
Wood shrinkage is often calculated with the assumption that the radial and tangential shrinkage occurs …
5/5/21 — Wood Products Notes
Economic Contribution of the Forest Sector in North Carolina, 2019
This publication discusses contributions the forest sector makes to the North Carolina economy.
5/3/21
Spotted Lanternfly
This factsheet offers information on the biology and management of the spotted lanternfly, an invasive …
4/23/21 — Invasive Forest Pests
Emerald Ash Borer
This factsheet offers information on the biology and management of the emerald ash borer, an …
4/14/21 — Invasive Forest Pests