Year Three of the 'Vole Invasion'
In my position as an NC State Extension Agent in Henderson County, NC, I am in a unique position …
Pest Alert - Asian Longhorned Beetle Found in South Carolina
In an OSU news article, “According to the DPI and USDA APHIS, a homeowner in Hollywood (Charleston County, SC) found …
Fireplace & Chimney Safety
Original article by: Shelby Kimes Focus on Fireplace Chimney Safety Santa won’t be able to come cascading down your chimney if it …
Firewood - Buying, Producing and Storing
As November draws to a close, Henderson County is finally getting some cooler temperatures. This is good news for …
Spotted - Gypsy Moth Traps
Have you been seeing triangular shaped boxes hanging in trees around your community? These are delta traps put out …
Nature Adventures with NC 4-H Camps!
Nature Adventures with NC 4-H Camps is a free virtual learning program aligned with state teaching standards for all teachers …
Pest Alert - Tree of Heaven, Invasive Plant
The Tree of Heaven is an invasive plant brought to this country in the late 1700s. Today the tree …
Forcing Shiitake Mushroom Logs to Fruit
Growing and producing shiitake mushrooms at home is a practice in patience. Typically it takes a year or two …
Thank You, Volunteers!
We’d like to say a very special thank you to all of our amazing volunteers. We miss …
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Emerald Ash Borer
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Asian Longhorned Beetle
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Using Fire to Improve Wildlife Habitat
This publication discusses the benefits that land managers derive by managing wildlife habitat through controlled …
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Threshold Legal Issues Concerning Solar Development Opportunities
This factsheet covers several factors to consider when leasing farmland for solar farm purposes. Property …
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Balsam Twig Aphid on Fraser Fir
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Sample Timber Sale Contract
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Impervious Surface Thresholds for Sustainable Urban Tree Planting and Landscape Design
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