Forest Development Program

‘The cost share helps a lot’; Nash County landowners depend on financial assistance to remain good stewards of forestland

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North Carolina is known for having most of its acreage owned by private landowners. If you spend enough time speaking with some of them, you’ll discover that while their management styles may be similar, their reasons for owning and operating woodlands may vary. Managing woodlands for wildlife habitat, outdoor recreation, timber harvesting and tree planting … Read more

‘It would not be what you see today’; landowners grateful for financial assistance offered by the N.C. Forest Service

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From the mountains to the coast, North Carolina is brimmed with rich and diverse forest resources. Often referred to as “the birthplace of American Forestry,” North Carolina boasts more than 18 million acres of timberland across the state, most of which is owned by private landowners. By accounting for roughly 83% of the state’s acreage, … Read more

Plant and care for trees on Arbor Day … and every day

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“He that plants trees loves others beside himself.” Thomas Fuller Arbor Day was established as a tree-planting holiday in 1872. The first Arbor Day was celebrated in glorious fashion when more than a million trees were planted in Nebraska. Today, all 50 states, including North Carolina, and numerous countries around the globe recognize Arbor Day … Read more