Getting to Know Your Land
The First in a Series of Workshops for Women Woodland Owners and Natural Resource Professionals. Learn about: North Carolina’s Forest Ecosystems Identifying …
Forest Resources
Flood Damage to Forest Stands
The flooding that has resulted from Hurricane Florence in much of North Carolina may have significant impact on forested …
Longleaf Pine Resource Meetings
LONGLEAF PINE RESOURCES FOR PRIVATE LANDOWNERS LEARN ABOUT: Enrolling your land in Present Use Value Enrolling your land as a Voluntary …
What Is a Timber Sale Contract?
There are over 100,000 acres of privately owned forest land in Lee County. These forests are a valuable resource …
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 …
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, …
Tax Relief for Landowners
With the ever-increasing urbanization and industrial development of our county, the market value of agricultural land may be many …
Women Woodland Owners
Because women live longer than men, they often end up inheriting a lot of family woodlands. If over the …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Lee County Forest Ranger
- Triangle Land Conservancy Powerpoint - Forestry Association Meeting January 23, 2014
Information Portals
Lee County Farm Bureau Auditorium
More Extension Programs at NC State University
National eXtension Resources
- Climate, Forests and Woodlands Community of Practice (eXtension)
- Forest Farming
- Wood Products (eXtension)
Partnerships and Organizations
Recent Publications related to Forest Resources
Selection and Care of Living Christmas Trees
One of the more enjoyable Christmas traditions is to replant a living Christmas tree into …
4 days ago — Christmas Tree Notes
Wildlife and Forest Stewardship
Developing forestland to continually produce timber and provide wildlife habitat requires an active management plan. …
5 days ago — Woodland Owner Notes
Invasive Plants and Your Forests
This publication describes invasive plants in North Carolina and provides landowners with information on prevention, …
2 weeks ago — Healthy Forests
Life Cycle Assessment: Description and Methodology
This publication reviews methodology for environmental impact assessment and describes an example.
3 weeks ago
Carbon Accounting: Description and Methodology
This publication discusses issues related to global climate change and the process of carbon accounting.
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Soil pH Management for Fraser Fir Christmas Tree Production
This publication offers a discussion on how to lime Fraser fir Christmas trees. Fraser fir …
11/6/19 — SoilFacts
Managing Backyards and Other Urban Habitats for Birds
This publication describes how homeowners can create backyards and other urban habitats that attract a …
10/24/19 — Urban Wildlife
How to Hire a Tree Care Professional
Proper tree care is an important part of a homeowner's investment. This publication guides consumers …
10/21/19