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Joint Recognition

The N.C. forest products industry contributes $33.6 billion to our state's economy

National Forest Products Week is Oct. 18-24

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Nursery

Seedling store open

The North Carolina Forest Service is accepting tree seedling orders as part of its annual sale

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State Forests

Social Distancing

Record visitation seen at public lands during COVID-19 pandemic; public reminded to maintain social distance

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NCFS partner: Alton Perry, land management/land retention consultant assisting landowner
Forest Management

NCFS, Partners and Private Landowner Assistance

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A day in the life of the North Carolina Forest Service

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What We Do

North Carolina's forest land 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 $31.4 billion annually to the state's economy and providing around 144,000 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.

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Technical Development & Utilization

Webinar Series: Woods for Wildlife

Upcoming topics: Forest Management in Wetlands/Rare and Endangered Species Conservation Status, Native Plants of the Longleaf Pine Forest, and Forestry for Birds/Commonly Used Herbicides for Habitat Management

Best Management Practices

Importance of forests for drinking water supply

A recent technical report quantified the role of forest lands in providing surface drinking water supply.

Forest Management

Forest Development Program

N.C. Forest Service accepting applications for Florence Reforestation Fund (FRF) and Forest Development Program (FDP) "Plant-Only" funding.


About NC Forest Products

#1 Manufacturing Sector in the state for employment in combined sectors of furniture, wood products and paper.
#2 Forest Products Industry in the US for employment for number of jobs supported.
$31.4 Billion Annual Economic Contribution to the state's economy & supports over 144 thousand jobs.
Forest Products Resources