One of the more recent insect attacks currently causing defoliation in the state’s High Country is the fall cankerworm. The N.C. Forest Service is asking folks in this area and across the state to keep an eye out through the spring and summer months for additional tree defoliation.

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.

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.

Education and outreach are critical parts of what we do to promote forestry across the state. Our staff conduct a variety of educational programs for school groups, civic organizations and the general public. Get a glimpse of education and outreach with the N.C. Forest Service in this snapshot from a facility tour at our Aviation Central facility located at Raleigh Executive Jetport in Sanford.

The 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.