2019 - NC's Warmest Year...so Far
It’s official. According to the blog posted by the North Carolina State University Climate Office, 2019 edged out 1990 …
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Wills: NC Court of Appeals Interprets Per Stirpes Testamentary Intent
The North Carolina Court of Appeals demonstrated in September that use of the common law term per stirpes – …
Endangered Species: New Landowner Extension Publication on Endangered Species Management
North Carolina Cooperative Extension has released a new landowner orientation guide regarding endangered or threatened species under Federal and …
Gate Disputes: North Carolina Court Affirms Law on Gates and Access Easements
A recent North Carolina Court of Appeals decision provides some clarity to when a landowner may install a gate …
Voluntary Agricultural Districts: Discussing Proximity Notice at NC GIS Conference
The 2019 North Carolina Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Conference in Winston-Salem, NC this past week featured a presentation from …
Timber Rights: Recent Case Illustrates Tricky Nature of Life-Estates for Timberland
The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued an interesting opinion in January 2019 on the nature of timber rights …
Flood Damage to Forest Stands
The flooding that has resulted from Hurricane Florence in much of North Carolina may have significant impact on forested …
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 …
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 …
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, …
Forestry Meetings Scheduled for Wayne County Woodland Owners
(Written by: Kevin Johnson, County Extension Director) Forestry meetings scheduled for Wayne County Woodland Owners Starting in December, the N.C. Cooperative …
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