Forest Protection
N.C. Forest Service urging the public to think ahead, be cautious with outdoor fire
As North Carolina transitions to the fall, the N.C. Forest Service is reminding the public to be careful, ready and responsible when burning outdoors. Typically, wildfires occur more frequently from October through early December. Outdoor fires left unattended can get out of hand quickly, becoming wildfires that threaten lives and property.
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Forest Management
Foresters and rangers with the N.C. Forest Service assist landowners with forest management plans
Assisting private landowners with managing their almost 14 million acres of forestland across the state is one of the many services offered by the N.C. Forest Service. Landowners receive personalized forest management advice for a wide variety of benefits including timber, soil and water quality, wildlife, aesthetic beauty and recreational uses.
Blog Article
Forest Management
‘They’ve been a great partner’; N.C. Forest Service cost share programs help woodland owners carry out recommended forest practices
Our cost share programs are designed to help landowners establish and manage their forests by partially reimbursing them for costs associated with specific forestry practices. Learn about the real value in these programs through the eyes of a landowner in our latest blog series.
Blog Article
Forest Management
‘The cost share helps a lot’; Nash County landowners depend on financial assistance to remain good stewards of forestland
Our cost share programs are designed to help landowners establish and manage their forests by partially reimbursing them for costs associated with specific forestry practices. Learn about the real value in these programs through the eyes of a landowner in our latest blog series.
Blog Article
Forest Management
‘It would not be what you see today’; landowners grateful for financial assistance offered by the N.C. Forest Service
Our cost share programs are designed to help landowners establish and manage their forests by partially reimbursing them for costs associated with specific forestry practices. Learn about the real value in these programs through the eyes of a landowner in our latest blog series.
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North Carolina's forestland is one of the greatest influences on 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 $34.9 billion annually to the state's economy and providing around 148,000 jobs for North Carolinians. The NC Forest Service's primary purpose is to ensure adequate and quality forest resources for the state to meet its present and future needs.