Together, with our network and the USDA Forest Service, we’re #FundingUrbanForestry thanks to the $1.2 billion investment in urban forestry from the Inflation Reduction Act.

Friday, April 26, 2024 marks 97 years to the day that the South Carolina Forestry Commission was founded with the mission of protecting, promoting and enhancing South Carolina’s forests for the benefit of all.

White fringetree, Chionanthus virginicus, is a small tree with creamy white pom-pom like flowers in April. It tends to grow into a rounded multi-stem tree with a mature height of 10’ - 20’. It is dioecious & has separate male & female trees.

Researchers from Howard University are seeking participants to be interviewed about weather information used to prepare for prescribed burns. Participants must be over 18 and have had direct experience with planning or conducting prescribed burns. bit.ly/3Jv2XER

The SCFC and SC FFA program partnered to hold a forestry camp for agriculture education students from around the state at the SC FFA Center on April 12-14. 34 students participated in the program where they learned about forestry topics and practiced various forestry skills.

Canfor Mill in Camden, SC hosted participants on April 19 for the Harvesting and Forest Products Tour. Procurement foresters guided participants through the harvesting process. Employees then guided the group through the lumber processing operations.

Happy Earth Day! 🌍️

To celebrate #EarthDay , try to get outside and explore one of our State Forests in South Carolina. To learn more about South Carolina's State Forests, please visit scfc.gov/state-lands/.

15 years ago today, the most destructive wildfire in SC history was started by an escaped debris burn near Myrtle Beach. The Highway 31 Fire consumed more than 19,000 acres, destroyed 76 homes, damaged another 97 and forced the evacuation of more than 4,000 residents.

Pink azalea is a deciduous shrub that grows 4’ – 6’ tall, rarely to 10’, and has a large native distribution. ⁠It grows in moist woods, in mesic hardwoods beside streambanks, and along swamp margins, but can adapt to dry forested areas.

Check out our new map! KBDI is calculated every day based on rainfall, air temperature & meteorological factors, and its values represent the net effect of evapotranspiration & precipitation relating to the flammability of organic material in the ground. bit.ly/3vXV9bO

FEPP Surplus items are now live! All information about prices, terms and conditions, payment, inspection and removal are available on that site. Learn more at bit.ly/3Jn0BI5

Procurement foresters and logging company employees will guide participants through the harvesting process, from the cutting and merchandising of wood at the logging site to its transportation to the mill. Registration fee is $25. Register now at bit.ly/3PHULoc

It's National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, and no recognition of this important observance would be complete without paying tribute to and thanking our amazing dispatchers! For more on National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, visit npstw.org.

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We are #hiring !

Current openings:
🌳Forestry Technician
🌳Project Forester
🌳Stewardship Forester
🌳Assistant Director
🌳Coastal BMP Forester
🎧️Dispatcher
🚒Supply Manager

Visit bit.ly/3t4Fnd3 to learn more about our current openings.

Clearing debris and other flammable materials from the first 5 feet around your home (a.k.a. the home ignition zone, or HIZ) can make the biggest difference in reducing the potentially devastating impact of wildfire on homes. Learn why: nfpa.social/2IzI50R1pFv

Want to learn about the operations behind timber harvesting? Register now for the Harvesting and Forest Products Tour!

Register here: bit.ly/3TPiG7L

Certain landowners can qualify for cost-share assistance from either the state or federal government. This assistance can be used on different practices, but mainly focuses on replanting cutover sites. These programs pay anywhere from 40-90% of the cost. bit.ly/3TKueYU