Agroforesty at Catawba Run

Agroforesty at Catawba Run

Traditional farming systems that produce agricultural products in landscapes that mix annual and perennial crops, livestock, and trees are common throughout the world.  These farming systems, called agroforestry in the U.S., share many proven benefits including...
Want to Lend a Hand to Our Beloved Monarch?

Want to Lend a Hand to Our Beloved Monarch?

According to the Center for Biological Diversity, the yearly count of monarch butterflies overwintering in Mexico for 2020 shows a decrease of 53% from last year’s count, well below the threshold where migration collapse could occur.  It is likely that poor...
First Forest Restoration Planting at Catawba Run

First Forest Restoration Planting at Catawba Run

Over at Catawba Run, a short walk past dense loblolly pines, newly planted chestnuts, and acres of red crimson clover, leads you to what is at first glance a stark landscape. Fallen and charred trees line 10 acres of hillside, contrasting with the young loblolly and...
History of Forests and Forestry in the Piedmont

History of Forests and Forestry in the Piedmont

Imagine yourself walking through a forest. You look around to see dense woods and shrubs of all different sizes. Magnolia branches stretch out to meet shortleaf and virginia pine. Hickory bark seems to be pointing upwards towards the tree canopy, where you spot maple...