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Public urged to use caution, think safety if plans call for burning outdoors this weekend
RALEIGH — N.C. Forest Service officials urge the public to be cautious with any outdoor burning this weekend. Dry conditions continue to increase fire danger which will be high across the Piedmont and Sandhills for the next several days.
Military members to receive discount for tree seedling orders during November
RALEIGH — In recognition of the service and sacrifice of veterans and members of the armed forces, the North Carolina Forest Service is offering a 25% discount on tree seedling orders placed by active, honorably discharged or retired military personnel during the month of November. The discount applies to the first $500 of all new orders, up to a $125 discount.
Tree seedlings available for order from the N.C. Forest Service beginning July 1
RALEIGH – Beginning July 1, the North Carolina Forest Service is accepting tree seedling orders as part of its annual sale. Each year, the NCFS Nursery and Tree Improvement Program produces millions of quality native and genetically improved seedlings. These include understory plants and nearly 50 tree species.
Burn ban lifted in Richmond, surrounding counties
ROCKINGHAM — A 26-county burn ban will be lifted as of 5 p.m. Wednesday as recent rains have decreased the risk of wildfires.
Fireworks prohibited in Richmond, other counties under burn ban
ROCKINGHAM — Fireworks are off limits for Memorial Day weekend in Richmond and more than 20 other counties across the state due to a burn ban that went into effect earlier this week.
Wildfires burn 40 acres north of Hamlet
HAMLET — Two wildfires burned about 40 acres on County Home Road over the weekend.
Crews contain wildfire south of Hamlet
HAMLET — Burning debris led to several acres catching fire on Mount Moriah Church Road Thursday afternoon.
North Carolina Forestry Association and N.C. Forest Service promote Arbor Day and importance of planting trees
RALEIGH— As North Carolina’s urban tree canopy declines, the need to continue to plant trees becomes even more important as the state joins in the recognition of Arbor Day.
COLUMN: The family who plants together, grows together
On the first weekend in March, our immediate family came together to surprisingly plant pine trees.
Think before burning yard debris during spring wildfire season
RALEIGH —In North Carolina, March through May is historically recognized as spring wildfire season, a period when conditions are more favorable for wildfire. As residents begin working in their yards, the N.C. Forest Service urges them to think before burning yard debris.
