Learn about the significance of the pine tree, the state tree of North Carolina. Discover why it’s a vital part of the state’s ecosystem.

An old nemesis of North Carolina's pine forests is having a resurgence in other Southeastern states as southern pine beetle outbreaks are decimating forest stands in parts of South Carolina and ...

Explore North Carolina's "basecamp to the Blue Ridge," a small town that offers local crafts, waterfall hikes, water sports, ...

Pine trees are one of the most common coniferous species in North America. Learn how to identify the types found in the United States and Canada.

2025 is designated as the 'Year of North Carolina'. In an effort to celebrate the state's character, lawmakers decided to celebrate all existing state symbols, instead of introducing new ones this ...

In central North Carolina, the yellow pine pollen typically shows up the first half of March. The mix of rain and cool temperatures have delayed it over the past few weeks, but with dry weather ...

Pine pollen has coated everything in central and Eastern North Carolina in recent weeks, but “The Pollening” is almost over.

Christmas tree industry in North Carolina impacted by Hurricane Helene destruction in WNC By Tom George, via Wednesday, November 27, 2024 ...

Governor Stein awarded 10 individuals with North Carolina's Order of the Long Leaf Pine for varied contributions to public service, safety, and the private sector.

Hurricane Helene swept through several North Carolina Christmas tree farms, but despite some losses there are plenty of trees left at least for this holiday season.

This year’s official White House Christmas tree comes from western North Carolina, one of the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Helene in late September.

The last significant southern pine beetle outbreak in North Carolina was in the early 2000s.