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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…

PISGAH FOREST, NC (November 23, 2019) -- The fire had minimal growth today due to rainfall throughout the area. Firefighters monitored fire activity throughout Friday night. Additional mapping shows the fire at approximately 200 acres.…

PISGAH FOREST, NC (November 22, 2019) -- Firefighters made good progress Friday to enhance structure protection in connection with the Cold Mountain Fire. A helicopter flight measured the fire at approximately 126 acres as of midday Friday.…

PISGAH FOREST, NC (November 21, 2019) -- A wildfire was reported at approximately 3:00 am Thursday morning near Cold Mountain in Haywood County on the Pisgah Ranger District. Currently the fire is at approximately 106 acres. The wildfire…