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Final Nantahala and Pisgah Forest Plan released
Asheville, NC, February 17, 2023 – The USDA Forest Service released the final revised Nantahala and Pisgah Forest plan that…
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Forest Service agencies reminding residents across the state to keep drones away from wildfires
As spring fire season enters its third month, the USDA Forest Service and N.C. Forest Service are reminding the public…
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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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Burn ban issued for 32 Western 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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Temporary rock cliff closures to protect peregrine falcons in effect starting January 15
Asheville, NC, January 14, 2020 – Each year between January 15 and August 15, the U.S. Forest Service closes several…
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Forest Service Seasonal Road Closures for End of 2018 Start of 2019
The US Forest Service has announced seasonal road closures for the Pisgah Forest, Appalachian Ranger District and Grandfather Ranger District. Pisgah…
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National Forests in North Carolina Assesses Damage from Hurricane Florence
Asheville, NC, September 19, 2018 – The U.S. Forest Service is currently assessing the damage to public lands and facilities across the…
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National Forests In North Carolina To Close Campgrounds And Offices Ahead of Hurricane Florence
Asheville, NC, September 12, 2018 – The U.S. Forest Service, Forest Supervisor, having closely tracked the forecast models of Hurricane Florence, has…
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U.S. Forest Service Proposes Requirement For Overnight Campers In Some Areas To Use Bear Resistant Food Containers
Asheville, NC, August 14, 2018 – Visitors to the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests have experienced an increasing number of encounters…
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N.C. Forest Service Seedling Sales Begin July 2, 2018
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Forest Service Nursery Program will be accepting orders for seedlings on July 2. The NCFS…
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