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‘Death And Dirt’ Law To Conservation For Black-Owned Forests: Meet Mavis Gragg
June 17, 2020

Mavis Gragg never thought her work would “take her to the trees,” but that is where she has found herself. [...]

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Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention Project Encourages Veterans to Seek Assistance Available through Farm Bill
June 5, 2020

AHOSKIE, N.C., June 4, 2020—U.S. military veterans seeking assistance to manage woodlands in northeastern North Carolina – whether existing or [...]

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Growing Climate Solutions Act set to be introduced in US Senate
June 4, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Mike Braun, R-Ind., Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Lindsey Graham, R-S.D., and Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., will [...]

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Heirs Property Presentation Examines Legal Challenges, Preservation Initiatives and More
May 29, 2020

Heirs Property Presentation from Sam Cook and Mavis Gragg [...]

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Know property lines before harvesting timber, installing buildings, UAPB expert says
May 26, 2020

By Will Hehemann Special to The Commercial Posted May 23, 2020 at 12:01 AM     Landowners should have a copy of a certified property survey [...]

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USDA Announces Details of Direct Assistance to Farmers through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
May 19, 2020

(Washington, D.C., May 19, 2020) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced details of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program [...]

The North Carolina Forest Sector: Forestry and Forest Product Industries. 18.1 million acres of productive forestland. 179,000 family forest ownerships. $33.6 billion total contribution to the state economy. $20.8 billion direct contribution to the state economy.
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New Infographic from NC State Extension Details Forestry Industry’s Economic Value
May 11, 2020

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Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention Project Has Funds to Help Landowners Develop Forest Management Plans
March 19, 2020

AHOSKIE, N.C.—Forest landowners in northeastern North Carolina may be eligible to receive as much as $1,000 to develop forest management [...]

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Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention Project Announces Financial Assistance for Forest Landowners for 2020
February 20, 2020

AHOSKIE, N.C.—Financial assistance for forest landowners in northeastern North Carolina is available through two programs, one of which has a [...]

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North Carolina’s Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention Project Delivered Strong Results in 2019
January 22, 2020

Programs and partnerships help underserved communities excel in the forestry business. 2019 marked another successful year for the Roanoke Electric [...]