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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 lifted for 67 North Carolina counties as conditions begin to improve
RALEIGH – The N.C. Forest Service has lifted a ban on all open burning effective at noon Wednesday, Dec. 8,…
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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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