Autumn’s appetizers: Why those late season leaf eaters aren’t a worry

As we enter the dog days of summer, you may notice the lush green foliage of many trees and shrubs becoming marred by unsightly webs or seeming to have skipped over the bright reds and oranges of fall and have faded straight to brown, if not completely missing. This transformation may be alarming, although the … Read more

Eye in the sky: My first forest health flight

By Philip Jackson, Public Information Officer for the N.C. Forest Service In the more than two years that I’ve held the role of public information officer for the N.C Forest Service, I’ve yet to see or experience any form of free time, down period or boredom as others may occasionally encounter in their respective careers. … Read more

Forest tent caterpillar strikes again! Outbreaks in NC continue for the third year running

Warm days are approaching here in North Carolina and all things spring can be seen! Beautiful flowers budding, green grass in yards, and butterflies fluttering around in the sunshine are all things you can see outside. However, if you look hard enough, you may find a few other things outside in your backyard. One little … Read more