Header

Clemson University Students Prepare For Fighting Wildfires

Clemson University is holding students’ feet to the fire – literally – as it prepares them to take leadership roles in one of the most dangerous and underserved aspects in the forestry industry. Fire Tigers is a 15-member group of Clemson forestry and wildlife...

South Carolina Implements Statewide Quarantine On Ash Wood

South Carolina officials have declared a statewide emergency quarantine of some wood products due the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), an invasive insect pest that inhabits and destroys native ash trees. Under the quarantine, Clemson University officials will regulate the...

Emerald Ash Borer Spreads Into South Carolina, Wisconsin

The invasive Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has spread in Wisconsin – entering five new counties – and entered South Carolina, prompting officials to enact more serious quarantine protocols. Wisconsin state officials are confirming the presence of the EAB in five...

Study: South Carolina Forestry Impact Grows To $21 Billion

South Carolina Forestry Commission officials announced the economic impact of the state’s forestry sector in grand fashion last Wednesday, unveiling a large backdrop depicting the industry’s $21 billion contribution to the state’s economy. The new economic impact...

Clemson Hosts South Carolina Forestry Industry Conference

Forestry industry leaders from across South Carolina converged on Clemson University Tuesday for an all-day conference billed as an opportunity to forge collaborations between business and higher education. The Forestry Industry Advisory Conference was hosted by...