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STATEWIDE BURN BAN REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DESPITE WEEKEND RAIN FOR SOME AREAS

Persistent dry weather and increasing rainfall deficits from the last several months have left most of the state needing 10 inches of rain or more. All open burning is prohibited. More Info

Timber Loss Relief Program Now Accepting Applications through June 12

The program is designed to partially compensate private landowners with at least 10 contiguous acres of moderate to catastrophic timber loss from Hurricane Helene. Learn More about Eligibility and How to Apply

Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest to be closed for annual permitted turkey hunts

The forest will be closed to the public Thursday, April 23 through Saturday, April 25. The forest will resume normal operations Sunday, April 26 at 11 a.m.

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Check out the latest edition of News from the Forest. Learn more about the recent programs and event, forest updates and improvements and some upcoming events to add to your calendar.

  • Turnbull Creek ESF Summer 2025 Newsletter
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