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Press Releases

Statewide burn ban remains in effect as fire activity increases during period of critical fire weather

Burn ban issued for all North Carolina counties due to hazardous forest fire conditions

N.C. Forest Service celebrates Arbor Day and the many benefits trees provide

Burnt Mountain Trail at DuPont State Recreational Forest closed for improvements

Clemmons Educational State Forest transitions to summer hours of operation

N.C. Forest Service urging diligence, best practices and common sense when burning outdoors

N.C. Forest Service accepting applications for Forest Development Program funding

N.C. Forest Service to conduct prescribed burn on Big Island in McDowell County

N.C. Forest Service assistant Alleghany County ranger named recipient of the Moreland Gueth Water Quality Award

Clemmons Educational State Forest planning to conduct prescribed burns in the coming weeks

Protect your home and surrounding woods by properly disposing of ashes from stoves and fireplaces

N.C. Forest Service reminds property owners to take action at home, be prepared for wildfire

N.C. Forest Service offering discounts on tree seedling orders for veterans and active military members through the end of November

Open burning permits waived until further notice for 21 counties in Western North Carolina

Following Hurricane Helene, N.C. Forest Service urging the public to be careful and responsible with outdoor fire

With moderate drought conditions present across much of the state, the N.C. Forest Service discourages burning

N.C. Forest Service tree seedlings go on sale July 1

N.C. Forest Service detects emerald ash borer in five new counties

N.C. Forest Service announces 2023 Tree City USA, Tree Campus Higher Education and Tree LineUSA recipients

N.C. Forest Service urging residents to know when, where and how to safely burn outdoors

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