North Carolina Forest Service

News

Apr 1, 2026

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Marion Woman Charged After Cigar Ash Sparks Jumping Branch Wildfire in McDowell County

North Carolina Forest Service

News

Mar 31, 2026

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Wildfire Activity Intensifies Across North Carolina With 626 New Ignitions Over a 10-Day Period

North Carolina Forest Service

News

Mar 18, 2026

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National Forests in North Carolina to continue prescribed burning

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Forest Service

Sep 29, 2025

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N.C. Forest Service calls on the public to prepare for wildfire, prevent wildfire

North Carolina Forest Service

News

Open burning permit requirement reinstated for 21 counties in Western North Carolina as accessibility improves

Dec 18, 2024

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Open burning permit requirement reinstated for 21 counties in Western North Carolina as accessibility improves

North Carolina Forest Service

N.C. Forest Service estimated acres and dollar amount damaged by Hurricane Helene

Nov 1, 2024

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N.C. Forest Service estimated acres and dollar amount damaged by Hurricane Helene

North Carolina Forest Service

News

Burn ban lifted for 30 counties in Western North Carolina as conditions begin to improve

Nov 22, 2023

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Burn ban lifted for 30 counties in Western North Carolina as conditions begin to improve

North Carolina Forest Service

Burn ban issued for 16 additional counties in Western North Carolina due to hazardous forest fire conditions

Nov 8, 2023

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2 min read

Burn ban issued for 16 additional counties in Western North Carolina due to hazardous forest fire conditions

North Carolina Forest Service

N.C. Forest Service urging the public to think ahead, be cautious with outdoor fire

Oct 4, 2023

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2 min read

N.C. Forest Service urging the public to think ahead, be cautious with outdoor fire

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Keep your eyes peeled for the fall cankerworm this year

Jun 4, 2023

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Keep your eyes peeled for the fall cankerworm this year

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Avery County

Aug 5, 2022

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1 min read

Forest management and practice plans, cost share assistance available to Avery County landowners

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Avery County

Feb 10, 2022

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N.C. Forest Service offer programs and services to help Avery County landowners manage woodlands

North Carolina Forest Service

Dec 13, 2021

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1 min read

Burn ban lifted for all North Carolina counties as conditions improve

North Carolina Forest Service

Alerts

Nov 29, 2021

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2 min read

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

North Carolina Forest Service