The N.C. Forest Service has confirmed that laurel wilt, a devastating disease of redbay and other plants in the laurel family, has been detected on private property in the southwestern corner of Pamlico County, bringing the number of counties where the tree-killing disease has been detected to 19. Laurel wilt was recently detected in nearby Pitt County in April.
News ReleaseThe N.C. Forest Service is pleased to announce a new time-limited, cost share program to support the purchase of temporary bridges. This program is available statewide and is designed to minimize streambed and bank disturbance by incentivizing the use of temporary bridges for crossing streams during forestry operations.
Learn MoreNCFS county rangers and assistant county rangers are the first point of contact for the public when it comes to forest health concerns. Forest Health program staff conduct various internal trainings for NCFS personnel and external trainings for forestry and natural resource professionals. In an effort to build public awareness of forest health concerns and threats, the forest health team also invests substantial time and effort into public outreach and events across the state.
Each summer, the N.C. Forest Service offers educators a chance to explore the environment with innovative learning activities suitable for integration into any school curriculum. In “Investigating Your Environment” workshops, teachers become the students; collecting, recording and interpreting information about the environment. This workshop is eligible for 3 CEUs.
Read More / RegisterThe N.C. Forest Service isn't just protecting forests. We're protecting futures. By working hand in hand with the citizens of North Carolina, we ensuring our forests stay healthy and productive. Will you help us keep working forests working for future generations to enjoy?
Get Started With UsThe N.C. Forest Service manages several state forests across North Carolina. Many of them are open to the public and offer a variety of educational and recreational experiences. Select the State Forests dropdown above to learn more about a state forest near you.
North Carolina's forestland is one of the greatest influences in the state, providing economic value and adding immeasurably to the quality of life for its residents. The forest products industry is the largest manufacturing business sector in the state, contributing approximately $35.3 billion annually to the state's economy and providing around 139,700 jobs for North Carolinians. The N.C. Forest Service's primary purpose is to ensure adequate and quality forest resources for the state to meet its present and future needs.