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N.C. Forest Service estimated acres and dollar amount damaged by Hurricane Helene
N.C. Forest Service personnel have completed an aerial forestland damage assessment in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The assessment is…
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Burn ban lifted for 30 counties in Western North Carolina as conditions begin to improve
RALEIGH — Effective at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, the N.C. Forest Service has lifted a ban on all open burning…
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Burn ban issued for 16 additional counties in Western North Carolina due to hazardous forest fire conditions
UPDATE – The Watauga County Fire Marshal's Office and the Town of Boone have also issued burn bans. For more…
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N.C. Forest Service urging the public to think ahead, be cautious with outdoor fire
RALEIGH – As North Carolina transitions to the fall, the N.C. Forest Service is reminding the public to be careful, ready…
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Keep your eyes peeled for the fall cankerworm this year
There are many types of forests in North Carolina, each representing a unique forest community with a distinct set of…
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Forest management and practice plans, cost share assistance available to Avery County landowners
NEWLAND – Private landowners play a critical role in keeping forests healthy and growing, with 77% of timberland in Avery…
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N.C. Forest Service offer programs and services to help Avery County landowners manage woodlands
RALEIGH – Over half of North Carolina’s private forestland is owned by individuals and families, collectively making them the largest…
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Burn ban lifted for all North Carolina counties as conditions improve
RALEIGH – The N.C. Forest Service has lifted a ban on all open burning effective at noon Monday, Dec. 13,…
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Burn ban issued for all North Carolina counties due to hazardous forest fire conditions
RALEIGH – Due to increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and…
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Watauga County residents encouraged to keep an eye out for emerald ash borer
RALEIGH – Last summer, emerald ash borer (EAB) was found in Watauga County for the first time. Residents should be…
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