Forest Protection
Elm zigzag sawfly becomes newest invasive species in North Carolina
North Carolina’s newest invasive pest was recently found in Surry and Stokes counties by Elizabeth Edwards, NCFS assistant county ranger in Surry County. The detection was made just north of Pilot Mountain in the Westfield community. The elm zigzag sawfly had only been previously found in Québec, Canada in 2020 and Virginia in 2021.
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Nursery and Tree Improvement
Commissioner Troxler talks tree seedlings with Southern Farm Network
The North Carolina Forest Service has begun taking orders for tree seedlings in small quantities or bulk through its Nursery and Tree Improvement Program. This is an annual sale and it’s a program I am extremely proud of.
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Meet our 2022 N.C. Forest Service Interns
These up and coming natural resource professionals will assist us with a wide range of projects and become familiar with many of the NCFS’s core forestry programs and services.
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State Forests
Find your somewhere in a state forest
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.
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- N.C. Forest Service Information Sheet
- North Carolina 2022 State and Private Forestry Fact Sheet
- Private Forestry Service Providers
What We Do
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.