The N.C. Forest Service operates six educational state forests (ESFs) designed to teach the public, especially school children, about the forest environment.
Each ESF features self-guided trails, tree identification signs, a forest education center and a “Talking Tree” trail. Educational forest rangers are available to conduct classes compatible with teaching objectives listed in the N.C. Department of Public Instruction science curriculum for school and other youth groups.
Mountain Island Educational State Forest now open
Mountain Island Educational State Forest now open
North Carolina’s newest educational state forest is now open to the public. Located in Stanley on an important conservation easement, Mountain Island Educational State Forest (ESF) is a working forest, emphasizing forestry best management practices (BMP) related to water quality.
Mountain Island Educational State Forest now open
