Comment on Tree Fall Liability
Hurricane Florence reminds us all how quickly wind and rain can upend or tear limbs from a decades-old – …
Forest Resources
EFRP Provides Assistance to Private Forest Owners
The Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP), administered by the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA), helps the owners of non-industrial …
Flood Damage to Forest Stands
The flooding that has resulted from Hurricane Florence in much of North Carolina may have significant impact on forested …
Decision-Making Guidelines for Storm-Damaged Trees
When storms damage woodlands and shade trees, woodland owners and homeowners have many questions about what to do with …
Training Event for Law Enforcement Offered in August 2018
On Thursday, August 30, 2018, a third hemp training event will be held for law enforcement in Kinston, NC. …
Cape Fear River - Let Us Count the Benefits!
All too often, the benefits of our waterways are unknown or under-appreciated. Recently, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration …
Farmers Should Be Counted in the 2017 Census of Ag
If you’ve been in Sampson County even for a short time, it’s obvious that agriculture is the heart of …
Citizen Science Program Needs Your Help Observing the Weather!
The following article was provided by David Glenn, Science & Operations Officer, NC CoCoRaHS State Co-Coordinator, with the National Weather Service in …
Timber Restoration Funds (TRF) Available Through NC Forest Service
On January 23, 2017, $1,000,000 in “time-limited” funding has been authorized to assist landowners within any counties designated in …
Hurricane Response and Recovery
Hurricane Matthew has left a trail of devastation throughout Sampson County and many farmers, ranchers, and producers have felt …
Timber Sale Process Using a Professional
If you own timberland or a farm with “woods” on it, how many times have you had a phone …
Resources for Storm Damage Recovery for Forest Landowners
Hurricanes can be devastating to family farms and forests. In the event a landowner experiences damage to their forest, …
The Timber Sale Process Using a Professional Forester
This article submitted by Paul Gonzalez, Sampson County Extension Agent. If you own timberland or a farm with “woods” on …
Carolina Canopy: New Bern - NC Urban Forest Council Workshop
Tree Health and Safety October 6, 2015, 8:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. The Carolina Canopy Workshop Series is an opportunity to learn …
Strategic Plan for NC Cooperative Extension Service
The following article was written by Justin Moore, NCSU Extension Communications, regarding the strategic plan for the North Carolina …
Heat Index Information Online!
In their June 24 blog post, the NC State Climate Office (SCO) discusses the history of the heat index and …
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