Accomplishing forest stewardship requires many tools. Hand-applied herbicides are effective tools that selectively control vegetation in a variety of circumstances. This publication reviews the most efficient and cost effective methods and formulations to conduct forest resource management on your land. CLICK HERE to download a copy.

All portions of North Carolina are susceptible to impacts from a tropical cyclone, hurricane, nor'easter and flooding rains. It only takes one storm to change your life and community. Now is the time to run down your checklist of personal severe storm readiness chores. Make sure your homeowners and woodland casualty insurance coverages are up to date along with all of the documentation you may need to justify any claims.

Woodland Damage from Storm Surge, Rainfall and Wind

Even if your woodland is located far from from the Altantic coast, the resulting storm surge can travel several miles inland. Excessive rainfall will increase river and stream flows and the resulting erosion can change the entire course of streams or rivers running through your property. The intense rainfall will wash out access roads, fences, and retention ponds. Windy conditions may destroy storage sheds and barns where you store chemicals and equipment.  Don't assume that a tropical storm or a hurricane on the low end of the Saffir-Simpson Scale will not have a large or significant amount of rainfall or flooding.