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When the storm is over, what happens next for a landowner?
You’ve hired a certified arborist. It’s time to implement a restoration pruning program for trees on your property.
Learn more in this helpful resource for property owners: ncufc.org/uploads/Homeowner_…
As fall wildfire season begins in NC, the N.C. Forest Service is urging the public to take extra care with outdoor burning. Wildfire activity typically increases from October through early December ... Read news release: ncagr.gov/news/press-release…
Your community is in the storm recovery phase. Confirm those tree work contracts developed during the readiness phase. Prepare to purchase & plant trees. Learn more about recovery best management practices: ncagr.gov/divisions/nc-fores….
DuPont State Recreational Forest personnel will be making improvements to Buck Forest Road beginning Sept. 28. There are currently no anticipated trail or road closures associated with this ongoing work.
The storm is over. Your community has responded. Review response documentation. Check the data. Develop strategies to correct any deficiencies. Prepare a report for your community’s leadership and advisory committee.
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service and the North Carolina Forest Service signed a nearly $65 million, 10-year Good Neighbor Agreement to support Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in Western North Carolina. Read news release: ncagr.gov/news/press-release…
Your community has responded after the storm. Hazardous tree remediation work is complete, but the work is not finished. Completing the work now will come at a cost, but the cost will be greater in the future if you do not act.
N.C. Forest Service (NCFS) Stanly County staff members Josh Hawley, Cody Hartsell and Wade Blalock are the 2026 recipients of the State Forester’s Prescribed Burning Award, which honors individuals committed to expanding the use of prescribed fire in NC.
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Once a community acts on its incident action plan in response to a tree-damaging storm, the remaining steps are completing an after action review and preparing for recovery.
To respond to a tree-damaging storm event on your property, you should assess the damage first and do so safely.
Learn more in this helpful resource for property owners: ncufc.org/uploads/Homeowner_…
After a tree-damaging storm event, communities can implement an incident action plan. An urban forest strike team can be a good resource for communities when it comes to assessing storm damage and response. Learn more: ncagr.gov/divisions/nc-fores…
E-bikes, alcohol and drones are not allowed at DuPont State Recreational Forest. Keep things simple by leaving them at home. Plan your visit, review forest rules: dupontstaterecreationalfores…. #KnowBeforeYouGo
When burning debris, overloading a burn pile can lead to intense burning that isn’t easy to control. Preventing the spread of embers into areas that were not intended to burn becomes difficult.
Tall piles are more susceptible to winds that can complicate your burning. Smaller piles can take less time and effort to burn thoroughly, giving you more peace of mind to ensure a burn pile is fully extinguished and out cold.
Remember “smaller not taller” when burning your debris.
To learn more about burning responsibly, visit: WWW.NCFORESTSERVICE.GOV.
Communities can make storm response more manageable by having a plan for what happens once a storm is over. Assess. Classify. Develop an incident action plan. Mobilize resources.
The N.C. Forest Service recently awarded $5.6 million to support urban and community forestry projects in 19 local NC communities through its Urban and Community Forestry Financial Assistance Program. Read news release: ncagr.gov/news/press-release…
Is your community ready to respond to tree-damaging storm events? If a storm is predicted, a community should stage response resources and put safety first. Wait for a storm event to pass before responding.
ALT 3Rs Trees and Storms: Response BMPs for Municipalities Downed debris is dangerous. Remember: - Heavy branches are under compression and can cause injury when cut or moved. - Energized power lines may be downed and tangled in debris. - LOOK UP for broken, hanging branches that may fall.
FINAL UPDATE 🔥 QUARRY ROAD FIRE (Shallotte)
As of Aug. 6, 2026, the Quarry Road Fire in Shallotte is 283 acres in size and 100% contained. N.C. Forest Service investigators determined the cause of the fire to be a lightning strike. Details:
ncagr.gov/news/press-release…
