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New research on hardwood tree species has shed light on a new forest management technique developed at the Bent Creek Research and Demonstration in Asheville, North Carolina. In the two-aged stand method, trees are harvested but not clear-cut at maturity. A woody understory is then allowed to develop.
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A new Forest Stewardship program is being offered to forest landowners in North Carolina. Participants will help guide state agencies in developing a plan for forest conservation and wildlife management regulations.
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Wildlife diseases most often appear in a population when the population level gets high and they become more susceptible to infections and infestations. In North Carolina, rabies in wildlife is rare but possible. Outdoor recreationists and hunters should also be aware of Lyme disease, rabbit fever, and epizootic hemorrhagic disease.
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Fur, Fish ‘n Game is a sponsored natural resources camp for youth in North Carolina. Participants learn about the conservation and management of natural resources, so that they may be prepared to face future environmental challenges.
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In North Carolina, wildlife can carry diseases such as rabies, tularemia, and Lyme disease. There are no easy solutions to dealing with wildlife diseases, but we can reduce the impacts on wildlife in some cases by actively managing the habitat and populations.
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There is considerable debate over fee hunting in North Carolina. Many argue they have the right to hunt and should not have to pay a fee. The dilemma is further complicated by land owner rights and public land access.
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Eight North Carolina farms are currently participating in a special wildlife management project in which they are willing to modify farm operations to increase wildlife populations on their land. Each farm is managed to fulfill the needs of the landowners and also improve wildlife habitat.