Fire danger is high. Fuels can ignite quickly, and unattended fires are likely to escape and spread rapidly. If a wildfire is caused by your backyard fire or fireworks, you may be subject to preventive law enforcement action.
The N.C. Forest Service is pleased to announce a new time-limited, cost share program to support the purchase of temporary bridges. This program is available statewide and is designed to minimize streambed and bank disturbance by incentivizing the use of temporary bridges for crossing streams during forestry operations.
Learn MoreEach summer, the N.C. Forest Service offers educators a chance to explore the environment with innovative learning activities suitable for integration into any school curriculum. In “Investigating Your Environment” workshops, teachers become the students; collecting, recording and interpreting information about the environment. This workshop is eligible for 3 CEUs.
Read More / RegisterNCFS county rangers and assistant county rangers are the first point of contact for the public when it comes to forest health concerns. Forest Health program staff conduct various internal trainings for NCFS personnel and external trainings for forestry and natural resource professionals. In an effort to build public awareness of forest health concerns and threats, the forest health team also invests substantial time and effort into public outreach and events across the state.
The N.C. Forest Service isn't just protecting forests. We're protecting futures. By working hand in hand with the citizens of North Carolina, we ensuring our forests stay healthy and productive. Will you help us keep working forests working for future generations to enjoy?
Get Started With UsThe N.C. Forest Service manages several state forests across North Carolina. Many of them are open to the public and offer a variety of educational and recreational experiences. Select the State Forests dropdown above to learn more about a state forest near you.
North Carolina's forestland is one of the greatest influences in the state, providing economic value and adding immeasurably to the quality of life for its residents. The forest products industry is the largest manufacturing business sector in the state, contributing approximately $35.3 billion annually to the state's economy and providing around 139,700 jobs for North Carolinians. The N.C. Forest Service's primary purpose is to ensure adequate and quality forest resources for the state to meet its present and future needs.