aerial survey

A Bird’s Eye View: Aerial surveyors map timber damage from Hurricane Florence

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As one of the top 10 most damaging hurricanes, Hurricane Florence dealt North Carolina a staggering blow in September 2018.  As Florence battered North Carolina’s coast, it brought wind gusts of more than 100 mph, a pre-landfall storm surge that flooded numerous coastal communities, and record-breaking rainfall for the next several days. The destruction left … Read more

Leaf me alone! Trees along Roanoke River defoliated for the second year

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It’s not hard to miss: trees in the Roanoke River area with young, new leaves or with no leaves at all. But wait, it’s almost summer, they’re supposed to be flush with lush green leaves! What’s going on? If you’re headed towards the coast on Highway 64, pay attention while passing through the Roanoke River … Read more