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Open burning permits waived until further notice for 21 counties in Western North Carolina

RALEIGH – The N.C.

Following Hurricane Helene, N.C. Forest Service urging the public to be careful and responsible with outdoor fire

RALEIGH – With the amount of storm debris brought on by Hurricane Helene and North Carolina on the cusp of fall wildfire season, the N.C. Forest Service is reminding the public to think ahead and be cautious when burning outdoors. 
 

Regional interest news roundup from NCDA&CS - Western Region

RALEIGH – Below is a summary of local interest stories that have recently been highlighted on the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ In the Field Blog. Please feel free to use any of this content or photos in your publications or contact us if you have any additional questions.

Regional interest news roundup from NCDA&CS - Piedmont Region

RALEIGH – Below is a summary of local interest stories that have recently been highlighted on the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ In the Field Blog. Please feel free to use any of this content or photos in your publications or contact us if you have any additional questions.

Regional interest news roundup from NCDA&CS -Eastern Region

RALEIGH – Below is a summary of local interest stories that have recently been highlighted on the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ In the Field Blog. Please feel free to use any of this content or photos in your publications or contact us if you have any additional questions.

N.C. Forest Service tree seedlings go on sale July 1

RALEIGH – The N.C. Forest Service will begin accepting orders Monday, July 1, for its annual tree seedling sale.

N.C. Forest Service detects emerald ash borer in five new counties

RALEIGH – The N.C. Forest Service has deemed five new counties positive for the emerald ash borer (EAB).

N.C. Forest Service announces 2023 Tree City USA, Tree Campus Higher Education and Tree LineUSA recipients

RALEIGH – The N.C. Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry program has announced that 71 communities, 12 campuses and two utilities have been awarded Tree City USA, Tree Campus Higher Education and Tree Line USA designations for 2023.

N.C. Forest Service urging residents to know when, where and how to safely burn outdoors

RALEIGH – March will officially cue the start of spring wildfire season in North Carolina, and the N.C. Forest Service is urging residents to use caution with all outdoor fires, especially yard debris burns.

Veterans and active military members to receive discount on N.C. Forest Service tree seedling orders through November

RALEIGH – The N.C. Forest Service is offering a 20% discount on tree seedling orders placed by active, honorably discharged or retired military personnel during the month of November. Beginning Nov. 13, the discount applies to the first $500 of all new orders, up to a $100 discount.