2005 National Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year
September 29, 2005 — The American Tree Farm System (ATFS), a program of the American Forest Foundation, named Tom and Sherry Fox of Lewis County, Wash., as the 2005 National Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year. Read more…
2005 Southern Regional Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year
September 29, 2005 — The American Tree Farm System (ATFS), a program of the American Forest Foundation, named The Dyches’ Family of Savannah, Georgia, as the 2005 Southern Regional Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year. Read more…
Jordan Family Gives $1.5 Million to NC State University
October 5, 2005 — Former N.C. Lt. Gov. Robert B. Jordan III, Jack P. Jordan, Genie Jordan Ussery and Robert B. Jordan IV - the Jordan family - have given North Carolina State University a $1.5 million gift that will benefit the NC State College of Natural Resources. Read more…
Fish and Wildlife Service seeks proposals for funding through the Private Stewardship Grants Program
November 22, 2005 — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced today it is seeking proposals for conservation projects on private lands through its Private Stewardship Grants Program. For FY 2006, approximately $6.5 million is available through this grant program. Read more…
North Carolina State University, College of Natural Resources-Dean Search
November 22, 2005 — Information of Interest for Candidates & the University Community. * Note: The process for this dean search is just getting underway. Items will be posted at this web site as they become available. Read more…
New Forestry Extension Ordinance Website Is Resource for Forestland Management
December 5, 2005 — A recently launched Web site from the Forestry Extension Program of the College of Natural Resources at North Carolina State University answers questions regarding ordinances, laws, regulations and programs affecting forestry and land use in North Carolina. Read more…
Tree Productivity May Affect the Rate of Climate Change, Researchers Say
December 6, 2005 — A team of researchers, including a professor from North Carolina State University, has discovered that increasing concentrations of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere may cause forests to increase their ability to remove the gas from the air. Read more…
Prescribed Burns to be Conducted on Alligator River and Pea Island National Wildlife Refuges in North Carolina
December 14, 2005 — Alligator River and Pea Island National Wildlife Refuges are preparing to begin winter prescribed burning season in an effort to reduce the build up of fuels and improve wildlife habitat on both refuges in Manteo, North Carolina. Read more…
Panther Kills Pet in Immokalee, Florida
December 19, 2005 — An investigation by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officers has confirmed an Immokalee homeowner’s report that a Florida panther killed his pet Chihuahua. Read more…