One of our nation’s Founding Fathers, Benjamin Franklin, has long been attributed with the well-known phrase, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” While this approach offers no guarantee of success, these words of wisdom remain true more often than not as goals become more attainable through the action of planning. Just … Read more
North Carolina is known for having most of its acreage owned by private landowners. If you spend enough time speaking with some of them, you’ll discover that while their management styles may be similar, their reasons for owning and operating woodlands may vary. Managing woodlands for wildlife habitat, outdoor recreation, timber harvesting and tree planting … Read more
From the mountains to the coast, North Carolina is brimmed with rich and diverse forest resources. Often referred to as “the birthplace of American Forestry,” North Carolina boasts more than 18 million acres of timberland across the state, most of which is owned by private landowners. By accounting for roughly 83% of the state’s acreage, … Read more
