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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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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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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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