Beginning Nov. 11, the N.C. Forest Service is offering a 20% discount on tree seedling orders placed by active, honorably discharged or retired military personnel throughout November. The discount applies to the first $500 of all new orders, up to a $100 discount.
News ReleaseN.C. Forest Service personnel have completed a forest damage assessment in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The assessment is an estimate of damage to the timber resource. An estimated 822,000 acres of timberland received some level of damage during the storm, resulting in an estimated $214,000,000 of timber damage on all North Carolina forest lands.
Read the AssessmentAre you starting to notice tracts of maritime forests, Atlantic white cedar and cypress-gum swamps you used to see while driving along the coast or in your backyard, thinning like a receding hairline? So, what is happening, and is it all doom and gloom? Gain some insight from our latest blog article.
Blog ArticleThe N.C. Forest Service is accepting applications for grant funding through the Volunteer Fire Assistance Award Program. This program is for North Carolina fire departments serving a population of less than 10,000 people. Grant funding will be awarded to qualifying departments chosen during the application process. Funds can be used to purchase authorized items for wildland firefighting. Applications are being accepted Sept. 1 through Dec. 2, 2024.
Learn More and ApplyThe N.C. Forest Service isn't just protecting forests. We're protecting futures. By working hand in hand with the citizens of North Carolina, we ensuring our forests stay healthy and productive. Will you help us keep working forests working for future generations to enjoy?
Get Started With UsThe N.C. Forest Service manages several state forests across North Carolina. Many of them are open to the public and offer a variety of educational and recreational experiences. Select the State Forests dropdown above to learn more about a state forest near you.
North Carolina's forestland is one of the greatest influences in the state, providing economic value and adding immeasurably to the quality of life for its residents. The forest products industry is the largest manufacturing business sector in the state, contributing approximately $42.5 billion annually to the state's economy and providing around 151,700 jobs for North Carolinians. The N.C. Forest Service's primary purpose is to ensure adequate and quality forest resources for the state to meet its present and future needs.