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Anyone who has felt the warmth of a fire and enjoyed it's friendly light knows that fire is not always a devastating blaze. Our ancestors considered fire, along with air, water and earth, a basic element. Long ago, they learned to use and control fire. It was, perhaps, their first tool. Most people are careful with fire. They build fires in the right places and at the right time. They keep them the proper size and put them out before leaving them. But some people don't, and the result can be cat... Keep Reading »

North Carolina's forest land is one of the greatest influences on the state providing great economic value and adding immeasurably to the quality of life for its citizens. North Carolina ranks fourth in terms of total forested acreage. Our forests cover more than 18.3 million acres, approximately 57% of the state's total land area. The majority of the state's forested land, some 13.8 million acres, is in non-industrial private ownership, while approximately 1.1 million acres are in national fore... Keep Reading »