August 2020 The Office of the Duke Forest has been pleased to keep the Duke Forest Teaching and Research Laboratory open during the pandemic and to welcome recreational visitors in for respite, especially during this unprecedented time. We know it is a well-loved location for nature-based recreation – for hiking,… Read More
The roads and trails within the Duke Forest Teaching and Research Laboratory, as well as the Al Buehler Cross Country Trail and the Sally Meyerhoff Fitness Loop, at Duke University remain accessible to the public for recreation use… Read More
In coordination with public health measures implemented by Duke University, masks are now required when passing others in the Duke Forest and when social distance (>6ft.) cannot be maintained. So, please carry a mask with you, and put it on when passing others. While there have been exceptions to requirements… Read More
A timber management operation has begun in the Korstian Division. This division is named for the first director of the Duke Forest and the founding dean of the Duke School of Forestry, Dr. Clarence Korstian. Korstian began management of the forest’s timber resources at its inception in 1931 as he… Read More
by Katie Krejsa as part of a recreation management assignment in the Nicholas School’s Forest Practicum class this Spring. While the Duke Forest is a beautiful place to get outside and explore nature, it is important for recreational users to be aware of their surroundings and the inherent risks that… Read More
EXPERIENCE THE FOREST FROM HOME – NEW 360° TOURNo matter where you are you can experience summer in the Duke Forest at these six 360° photo locations. The Duke Forest is a dynamic teaching and research laboratory with a rich cultural and natural heritage. These shots feature six highly important… Read More
In the second edition of our “Ask a Scientist” series, Dr. Rebecca Rimbach shares about her new study of Eastern Grey Squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) in the Korstian Division of the Duke Forest. She answers your many questions about squirrels and their curious behavior. 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
by Katherine Hale The trails around New Hope Creek in the Korstian Division have always been the most popular in Duke Forest, and with good reason. Not only are they conveniently located between Durham and Chapel Hill, the New Hope Creek region is a state-ranked Natural Heritage Natural Area on… Read More
In our the first video of our new series called “Ask a Scientist”, Dr. Steve Cummer – world-renowned expert in lightning – talks about his research in the Duke Forest and answers the engaging questions you submitted via email and social media. Enjoy these interesting facts, and stay tuned for… Read More
