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Triclopyr was first registered for forestry use in 1979 and is currently used in both agricultural and non-agricultural settings. With widespread use, there are over 200 products that contain triclopyr. As always, it is important to read the label, as it is the law and make sure the product you purchase has a forestry label […]

South Carolina Hardwood Pulpwood Prices Show Mixed Trends In the fourth quarter of 2025, the average statewide stumpage prices for pine and hardwood pulpwood in South Carolina were $5.00 per ton and $6.30 per ton, respectively. Compared to the third quarter of 2025, pine pulpwood prices declined by approximately 10%, while hardwood pulpwood prices increased […]

When I visit with landowners, I have noticed thickets of thorny olive (Elaeagnus pungens) and/or autumn olive (Elaeagnus umbellata) throughout woodlands, especially in bottom lands. It was introduced from China and Japan in the 1830s and was widely planted for wildlife habitat and ornamental purposes. While animals do like the fruits from these olives, they […]

This is an excellent time of the year to fell trees in your woods. It is cool enough to be comfortable, but not so cold that you would rather sit by a fire inside the house. However, using a chainsaw can be dangerous, and we covered chainsaw use previously in the CU in the Woods […]

Timberdoodles are crawling through the young, moist forests and grasslands of the Carolinas. Most people never see them, but the lucky ones get to see their sky dance. Timberdoodles (Scolopax minor) are also called woodcock, mudsucker, mudsnipe, mudbat, night partridge or Labrador twisters. They are the only woodcock native to the Americas, with the other […]

It’s time for our annual update on invasive tree pests in South Carolina! We all know that South Carolina’s forests have their share of pests – most of which are native and typically only impact stressed or injured trees. However, several invasive species are established in our state or in neighboring states. Emerald ash borerThe […]

Most forest landowners and agricultural producers, as well as many homeowners, own a chainsaw for use on their property. Chainsaws can make quick work of clearing land, removing downed trees or limbs, and cutting firewood. However, chainsaws are inherently dangerous tools, and when injuries occur, they can be very severe and even fatal. The improper […]

Biochar and Importance in SC Forests cover about two-thirds of South Carolina’s land area and provide not only timber but also a vast source of renewable biomass- the leftover wood from thinning, logging, or forest management activities. Much of this material is currently underused, often left to decompose or burned in piles, which can increase […]

South Carolina Hardwood Pulpwood Prices Continue Decline In the third quarter of 2025, the average statewide prices for pine and hardwood pulpwood in South Carolina were $5.70 per ton and $4.50 per ton, respectively. Compared to the first quarter of 2025, pine pulpwood prices have dropped by approximately 16%, while hardwood pulpwood prices have seen […]

Did you know that the term ‘forester’ is kind of a generic term used by much of the public to describe someone who works in the forest as a professional?  That’s kind of like saying all medical doctors are doctors. Foresters are the same way. In this article, I will explain the differences between foresters […]