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N.C. Forest Service to begin tree seedling sales July 1
RALEIGH – Beginning July 1, the North Carolina Forest Service is accepting tree seedling orders as part of its annual…
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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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Burn ban lifted for 32 Western North Carolina counties as conditions improve
RALEIGH – Effective at noon Monday, April 13, the N.C. Forest Service has lifted a ban on all open burning…
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Residents asked to reconsider burning yard debris due to spring wildfire season and COVID-19 pandemic
RALEIGH – N.C. Forest Service officials urge citizens to reconsider burning yard debris through the end of May, which historically…
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Overmountain Shelter on Pisgah National Forest in Avery County closed until further notice due to structural damage
Mars Hill, NC – September 4, 2019 – In order to protect public safety, the Appalachian Ranger District has closed the Overmountain…
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N.C. Forest Service urges residents to think safety in spring wildfire season
RALEIGH – The N.C. Forest Service is urging North Carolina residents to think safety and exercise extra caution when burning…
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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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New District Ranger Selected For The Appalachian Ranger District
The National Forests in North Carolina announced that Richard Thornburgh will oversee management and operations as the new District Ranger…
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Reminder That Burn Permits Are Required For Outdoor Burning
*Press Release from Blue Ridge Resource Conservation & Development Council, Inc.* The spring wildfire season is now upon us,and we all…
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NC Forest Services Advises Caution When Burning From March To May
RALEIGH – The N.C. Forest Service is urging residents across the state to think safety and exercise caution during the…
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