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National Forests in North Carolina, where gentle mountain slopes stretch for miles, with gardens of magenta rhododendron, salt marshes that connect to the sea, and lakes surrounded by pine forests.  Every year 8.6 million people visit these forests to camp, hike, mountain bike, hunt, fish, take scenic drives or enjoy the forest's solitude. Click below to find out more about the four National Forests in North Carolina (Nantahala, Pisgah, Uwharrie, Croatan).

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Plan Revision Meetings Scheduled across Nantahala-Pisgah National Forests

The U.S. Forest Service National Forests in North Carolina announced that all six district public meetings are now scheduled as part of the Nantahala-Pisgah National Forests management plan (the Plan) revision.


New York Native Talks Forest Safety in North Carolina

As a media specialist, Amarra’s primary duties focused on reaching out to under-represented and minority communities around Asheville. After studying Forest Service materials, she delivered presentations about wildfire prevention, bear safety and other safety issues. She also provided information on prescribed burning and the management of the national forests.


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Spotlights

The Fall-Winter issue of Carolina Connections is available

Fall-Winter Carolina Connections 2012-2013

Read Carolina Connections seasonal update, Fall-Winter issue

Restoring Fire to the Mountains

Five months after the Dobson Knob prescribed burn, shows the benefits of prescribed burning.

Prescribed burning promotes forest health and helps reduce risks to communities

 




Nantahala-Pisgah National Forests Plan Revision

Nantahala-Pisgah National Forest Plan

The U.S. Forest Service is revising the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests Land and Resource Management Plan.

Proposed Changes to Recreation Fees

Learn about a proposal to increase fees or adopt a new fee at seven recreation sites.



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