Many people have had trouble finding their creativity amidst the prolonged uncertain time of the global pandemic. But what to do when creativity itself is your job and livelihood? Leah Sobsey is the director of the photography program at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a 10-year neighbor… Read More
New research coming out of the Duke Forest and sites all over the world from the renowned Clark Lab show that older and larger trees produce less fruit and peak in production in an intermediate phase. New evidence emerges from a long-term and widespread fecundity study. Read the full paper… Read More
Each year as we get deeper into Atlantic hurricane season and especially in the month of September, there is always an uneasiness in the back of the minds of Duke Forest staff. Whenever a named storm heads towards North Carolina, there is always the question: “Could this one be another… Read More
Our annual Management Internship is a paid 12-24 months position targeted towards students that have recently completed a degree in a forestry or natural resource related program. We are delighted to share this update from our current Management Intern, Haley James. My name is Haley James, and I was born… Read More
Duke University President Vincent Price put out a special message on July 1, 2021, the Duke Forest Teaching and Research Laboratory’s 90th birthday. Read More
One of the things that makes the Duke Forest so special is that researchers have been studying it for decades. The incredible forethought of Dr. Clarence Korstian, the first director, to establish and study 87 permanent sample plots (PSPs) cannot be overstated. The life cycle of forests is slow. Studying… Read More
You probably remember staring hard at the ‘Magic Eye’ images as a child. If you followed the instructions and relaxed your eyes in just the right way, the complex colorful patterns printed in newspapers and kids’ magazines would reveal dazzling three dimensional shapes above or underneath the patterns. These images… Read More
The Office of the Duke Forest is thrilled to announce that 2021 marks the 90th anniversary of the Duke Forest Teaching and Research Laboratory. As the year progresses you will see archival photos, special posts and videos, and other ways that we will highlight this storied Duke University asset. Stay tuned… Read More
Duke Administration released a statement on November 24th stating that in accordance with Governor Cooper’s executive order and Duke University’s implementation of public health measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, masks are now required AT ALL TIMES on all Duke property including the Duke Forest. Read the full announcement here: Read More
Many of our lives have been virtualized during this pandemic. We are spending more and more time in front of screens and on video conferencing calls. Because many of us are also at home, we might like to retain a bit of privacy while on our video calls by blocking… Read More
