Press Releases

WHO/WHAT: The N.C. Plant Conservation Board will be meeting to discuss items related to land conservation, stewardship efforts of the N.C. Plant Conservation Program and regulatory matters. 

WHEN: Wednesday, April 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

BLACK COVE FIRES AT A GLANCE

Black Cove Complex Total Size: 7,670 acres
Black Cove – 3,502 acres  |  Deep Woods – 3,969 acres  | Fish Hook – 199 acres

BLACK COVE FIRES AT A GLANCE

Black Cove Complex Total Size: 7,680 acres
Black Cove – 3,502 acres  |  Deep Woods – 3,979 acres  | Fish Hook – 199 acres

Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler announced today that the Agricultural Disaster Crop Loss Program is open and accepting online applications through May 4 from farmers who suffered crop losses from Hurricane Helene, Tropical Storm Debby and drought and other weather-related conditions in 202

BLACK COVE FIRES AT A GLANCE

Black Cove Complex Total Size: 7,670 acres
Black Cove – 3,502 acres  |  Deep Woods – 3,969 acres  | Fish Hook – 199 acres

The N.C. Forest Service has lifted a ban on all open burning effective 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 2. The statewide ban went into effect on March 21 due to hazardous forest fire conditions. 

WHO/WHAT: Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler will announce the start of the application period for the Crop Loss Disaster Program and other important details for farmers who suffered ag crop losses in 2024.  

 

BLACK COVE FIRES AT A GLANCE

Black Cove Complex Total Size: 7,672 acres
Black Cove – 3,502 acres  |  Deep Woods – 3,971 acres  | Fish Hook – 199 acres

BLACK COVE FIRES AT A GLANCE

Black Cove Complex Total Size: 7,670 acres
Black Cove – 3,501 acres  |  Deep Woods – 3,970 acres  | Fish Hook – 199 acres

BLACK COVE FIRES AT A GLANCE

Black Cove Complex Total Size: 7,672 acres
Black Cove – 3,502 acres  |  Deep Woods – 3,971 acres  | Fish Hook – 199 acres