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WASHINGTON, DC (January 15, 2021) -- U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide additional assistance through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), expanding…

ASHEVILLE, NC (January 14, 2021) -- Each year between January 15 and August 15, the U.S. Forest Service closes several rock faces in western North Carolina to recreational activities, including rock climbing, to protect the rare peregrine…

MORGANTON, NC (December 16, 2020) -- The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) encourages you to review available USDA crop risk protection options, including federal crop insurance and Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) coverage,…

ASHEVILL, NC (December 4, 2020) -- Wildlife Forever is proud to recognize the USDA Forest Service, Southern Region for their support of the 2021 Fish Art Contest. By teaching youth the Art of Conservation®, the national partnership reaches…

MORGANTON, NC (December 2, 2020) -- Burke-McDowell-Caldwell County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Kim Rumfelt reminds farmers and ranchers the deadline to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2) is…

NEBO, NC (November 24, 2020) -- On November 23, 2020, the Pisgah National Forest's Grandfather Ranger District approved the Mortimer Trails Project. Planned in coordination with local partners, this project will increase the sustainability…

Nebo, NC (November 17, 2020) -- The U.S. Forest Service is planning two prescribed burns on the Grandfather Ranger District this week to reduce the risk of wildfires. The low- to medium-intensity burns also create healthier, more diverse,…

Nebo, NC - August 6, 2020 - Starting August 10, Mortimer Campground on the Pisgah National Forest will temporarily close for major construction of a bridge to replace the low water crossing of Thorps Creek, which flows through the…

ASHEVILLE, NC (June 19, 2020) -- The Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests announced today that this year's ginseng harvest permits will be determined again by lottery with an application period from June 22 to July 27. A permit is…

ASHEVILLE, NC (May 13, 2020) --The Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests will lift forest-wide fire restrictions and allow campfires on May 13. The Forest Service is lifting these restrictions due to increased precipitation and green up…

ASHEVILLE, NC (April 13, 2020) -- In alignment with current federal, state and local guidance for social distancing and to ensure health and safety of its employees, visitors and volunteers, Pisgah National Forest will temporarily shut down…

ASHEVILLE, NC - April 5, 2020 - Firefighters made significant progress containing the two wildfires burning on US Forest Service lands in Western North Carolina. Firefighters are continuing operations today to further increase containment…

ASHEVILLE, NC (April 4, 2020) -- High fire danger and windy conditions across Western North Carolina and the NC piedmont led to multiple wildfires yesterday. US Forest Service firefighters are responding to two significant wildfires,…

ASHEVILLE, NC (March 27, 2020) -- To protect public health and safety and align with guidance from State of North Carolina health officials and experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), recreation facilities at…

PISGAH FOREST, NC (November 27, 2019) -- The Cold Mountain Fire remains at approximately 220 acres with no growth expected. The fire has not increased in size since Sunday November 24. District staff will continue to monitor the fire. The…

PISGAH FOREST, NC (November 24, 2019) -- Despite two inches of rainfall throughout the area on Saturday, the Cold Mountain fire continues to burn.  Firefighters will remain on site to monitor conditions and take necessary action to protect…