Brad Allen has been named recipient of the 2023 State Forester’s Prescribed Burning Award. Allen is the assistant district forester with the Rockingham District of the N.C. Forest Service, serving Anson, Chatham, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, Richmond, Scotland and Stanly counties. The State Forester’s Prescribed Burning Award is a token of appreciation to those who are committed to increasing prescribed fire in North Carolina.
News ReleaseAssisting 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 ArticleOur 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 ArticleOur 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 ArticleOur 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 ArticleNorth 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.