The health of North Carolina’s forests can be negatively impacted by a number of factors such as wildfire, insects and diseases. Elements such as these are a major threat to our forest resources with insects and diseases claiming more timber each year than any other forest menace. In many cases, these influences are driven, almost encouraged, by human activity. Another factor — one that is simply unavoidable — relentlessly looms annually and appears in many forms — weather.
Read More in our BlogApplications are being accepted for funding through the Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Program. This is a federally funded cost share program administered at the state level. Currently, precommercial thinning is the practice being funded.
Learn MoreForest health in North Carolina is negatively impacted by storm and weather events. Windstorms such as hurricanes and tornados, ice storms, drought, excessive rainfall, sea level rise and other weather events are predicted to increase in the future, as outlined in the North Carolina Forest Action Plan. Site monitoring as well as aerial and ground surveys to assess storm damage will be critical for identifying and implementing management solutions.
Learn more about forest health in North CarolinaThe N.C. Forest Service is pleased to announce a new time-limited, cost share program to support the purchase of temporary bridges. This program is available statewide and is designed to minimize streambed and bank disturbance by incentivizing the use of temporary bridges for crossing streams during forestry operations.
Learn MoreThe 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 $35.3 billion annually to the state's economy and providing around 139,700 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.