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N.C. Forest Service offers discount to military members for seedling orders
RALEIGH — In recognition of the service and sacrifice of members of the armed forces, the North Carolina Forest Service is offering a 20 percent discount on tree seedling orders placed by active, honorably discharged or retired military personnel during the month of November.
North Carolina Forestry Association and N.C. Forest Service promote National Forest Products Week Oct. 18-24
RALEIGH — National Forest Products Week is celebrated the third week in October every year, and in celebration, the North Carolina Forestry Association and the N.C Forest Service recognizes the $33.6 billion contribution of the forest products industry to our state’s economy.
Be cautious, take action to prevent wildfires during fall wildfire season in North Carolina
RALEIGH — As we head into fall wildfire season in North Carolina, the N.C. Forest Service and the USDA Forest Service urge visitors and North Carolinians to be cautious with campfires and when burning yard debris. This reminder coincides with National Fire Prevention Week, which runs Oct. 4-10.
N.C. Forest Service: Be safe with your fireworks this Fourth of July
RALEIGH — N.C. Forest Service officials urge the public to use extreme caution with fireworks to reduce the risk of igniting wildfires during Independence Day celebrations.
Wildfire risk remains high in North Carolina
RALEIGH — The N.C. Forest Service is urging people across North Carolina to remain vigilant in reducing wildfire risk. While recent rainfall brought immediate and temporary relief to much of the state, warmer, drier days combined with winds could quickly dry forest fuels, increasing the risk of wildfire.
Smokey gets re'fur'bished in Richmond County
ROCKINGHAM — For years, the 26-foot animatronic Smokey Bear belonging to the N.C. Forest Service has called Richmond County home.
Ahead of expected busy fall wildfire season, fire officials urge caution and offer tips for prevention
RALEIGH — As we enter the start of the fall wildfire season, the N.C. Forest Service and the USDA Forest Service urge visitors and North Carolinians to be cautious with campfires and when burning yard debris. This reminder coincides with National Fire Prevention Week, which runs Oct. 6-12.
COLUMN: Exploring the Sandhills Game Lands
In the northern parts of Richmond and Scotland counties lies more than 60,000 acres of the Sandhills Game Land. This land was part of a bigger purchase of land by the federal government in the early part of the 20th century. Over a half million acres of sandy poor land in five counties were and still are used to train our armed forces. Over time, the part known as Sandhills Game Management Land has been managed by state agencies like the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, Fish Hatchery and Forest Service.
N.C. Forest Service truck flips north of Ellerbe; driver airlifted
ELLERBE — A wreck involving a N.C. Forest Service truck has U.S. 220 Business shut down, according to the N.C. State Highway Patrol.
ForestHer NC offers workshops for women in woodland stewardship
RALEIGH — The N.C. Forest Service is partnering on ForestHer NC, a new initiative created by conservation organizations in North Carolina, to provide women who are forest landowners with tools and training to help them manage their lands and become more engaged in forest stewardship.