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Helene downed millions of trees. Some landowners are racing to burn debris before wildfires strike
Helene has changed the landscape in western North Carolina for years to come and raised interest among private landowners in ...
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This Is North Carolina’s Most Stunning Old-Growth Forest
The Joyce Kilmer Wilderness in Western North Carolina is famous for its towering trees. These hardwood giants have grown uninterrupted for hundreds of years.
Opinion: People living near Eastern forests must prepare for wildfire risk after Helene
Tropical Storm Helene left lots of vegetation in its wake that will contribute to future wildfires. Now is the time to focus ...
Opinion: Helene revealed need for USFS management to adapt to extreme weather events
The Nantahala-Pisgah Forest Plan needs to be amended. When published in 2023 it didn't take into account the amount of ...
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North Carolina Forest Service says more wildfires could be on the way
The NC Forest Service has been responding to hundreds of wildfires across the state. The agency wants residents to stop ...
Smoke in Stokes County North Carolina near Sauratown Mountain
Smoke seen from our Sauratown Mountain weather camera in Stokes County has been confirmed as a prescribed burn.
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National Forest wildfires in North Carolina contained, US Forest Service says
Meanwhile, the North Carolina Forest Service will be clearing most ... "We could see fallen trees, boulders and potential slides in this area if we receive a lot of rain." The 3910 Fire in Polk ...
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What we know so far about the wildfires raging across the Carolinas
The North Carolina Forest Service, meanwhile ... A mixture of dried debris from grass and trees, along with limited rain and very low humidity, has led to conditions that help fires spread ...