N.C. Forest Service
NCFS Richmond County ranger earns State Forester’s Prescribed Burning Award
N.C. Forest Service (NCFS) Richmond County Ranger Brandon Van Buren has been named recipient of the 2025 State Forester’s Prescribed Burning Award.
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Registration Now Open for Certified Burner Training in October
Learn how you can use prescribed fire to benefit your forest and wildlife while reducing the potential impact of wildfire in North Carolina. Become a certified burner. Registration is now open for certified burner training in October! This course fills up fast, so register early.
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Summer in the Shade: Mother Nature’s Classroom
Trees matter. That's why Our State magazine chose to feature Clemmons Educational State Forest in the July "Summer in the Shade" edition of the magazine. The article, titled Mother Nature's Classroom, highlights the history of Clemmons ESF, the staff that work there and the impact a field trip to an educational state forest has on students. Photos: Charles Harris, Our State magazine
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It's spring wildfire season in North Carolina. Be safe with outdoor fire.
Use these best practices and prevention tips to keep your backyard fire in your backyard. When in doubt, contact your N.C Forest Service county ranger.
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Protecting North Carolina's Forestland
The N.C. Forest Service protects more than 18 million acres of forestland in North Carolina from the threat of wildfire, insects and diseases.
Managing North Carolina's Forestland
Unlike many forestry agencies, the same personnel who manage wildfires assist private landowners in sustainably managing their almost 14 million acres of forestland in the state, with the intent to keep working forests working.
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Promoting North Carolina's Forest Resources
The N.C. Forest Service promotes forest resources by focusing outreach efforts in several areas including public and landowner outreach as well as environmental education.
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Start Your Career with the N.C. Forest Service
The N.C. Forest Service isn't just protecting forests. We're protecting futures. Learn how you can start making a difference in a career with the N.C. Forest Service.
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