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Above normal temperatures and ongoing drought are fueling wildfires in Western North Carolina. Fires are currently burning in Cherokee, Henderson and Jackson Counties.
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The U.S. Forest Service recently released the final version of the Nantahala-Pisgah Forest Plan. One of the first big projects could bring changes for the trail system - especially for equestrians and mountain bikers.
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Last fall, the Eastern Band of Cherokee entered into a stewardship agreement with the Forest Service. Here's what that agreement means for Western North Carolina - and how it applies to the Nantahala-Pisgah Forest Plan.
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The Forest Service announced it has responded to the 800 eligible objections to the final draft of the Nantahala-Pisgah Forest Plan. The strategic plan will manage more than 1 million acres of national forest in Western North Carolina for the next decade. The final plan is expected to be shared at the end of the month.
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Individuals and organizations had 60-days for final objections on the plan but only if they had previously commented. Those objections trigger a 90-day response time from the U.S. Forest Service. BPR explains some of the objections.
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The U.S. Forest Service is closing several rock faces in western North Carolina through August to protect the rare peregrine falcon nests.
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The U.S. Forest Service has announced new restrictions at Max Patch, a national forest area near the Tennessee state line in Madison County which includes…
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Just in time for Earth Day, The Cradle of Forestry in Transylvania County is re-opening this week after being closed. During the pandemic it was open on a…
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The newest draft of the Nantahala and Pisgah Forest Plan as well as the plan’s environmental impact statement are now available.The beginnings of the plan…