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NEW FORESTRY COURSE Coming to High Schools
We are excited to announce that the AN53 Natural Resources II – Forestry course and associated ForestryWorks® Forest Worker Credential will be launched in North Carolina high school agricultural- education programs in August 2024. The NCFA
will be hosting educator professional-development workshops in summer 2024. Educators are required
to attend professional development to teach the course. Dates and locations will be announced soon!
Please email Abigail Ridge (aridge@ncforestry.org) for more information.
Forest Education and
Conservation Foundation
Announces Scholarships for 2024
NCFA’s Forest Education and Conservation Foundation (FECF) is proud to offer a scholarship program to students pursuing a forestry career in the state of North Carolina.
IN 2024, THE FECF IS OFFERING THE FOLLOWING SCHOLARSHIPS:
• One $2,000 scholarship for a student enrolled at North Carolina State University (NCSU)
• One $2,000 scholarship for a student enrolled at NCSU pursuing an undergraduate degree in forest management through the Nicholas M. Curtis Memorial Scholarship Endowment (see below for information)
• One $1,000 scholarship for a student enrolled at Haywood Community College
• One $1,000 scholarship for a student enrolled at Montgomery Community College
• One $1,000 scholarship for a student enrolled at Wayne Community College
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE APRIL 5. VISIT OUR WEBPAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY.
FECF Nicholas M. Curtis Memorial Scholarship winner Cameron Carter, NC State University, accepts his award from Rob Elliot, John Hatcher, and Jessica Ireland.
ADVERTISE in the next issue of TreeLine magazine
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
HOLLI MUFFLER
holli.muffler@ todaymediacustom.com
or 302-729-2907
Buyers of Land and Timber
Canal Wood’s expert team delivers a comprehensive range of timberland management services. For landowners, we offer expert consultations, assessing each stand of timber and working to understand their goals. Through our experienced timber marketing services, we find the best prices for each type of timber, and
then we carefully harvest and transport the timber to the mills. We are proud to be certified by the Forest Stewardship Council
(FSC) in recognition of our responsible forest management practices.
canalwood.com
4311-D Ludgate St., Lumberton, NC 28358 • 910.73.2885 or 866.847.2250 Augusta, GA Division • 706.650.7650
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