State-Wide Forestry Organizations
With a constant threat of increased regulation, developmental pressure and rising taxes, the private ownership of North Carolina forest land is endangered. Please support those organizations that strive to protect your right to be responsible stewards of the forest ecosystem while protecting the environment and enhancing the productivity of North Carolina's forest.
- NCWoodlands
- North Carolina Forestry Association
Local Forestry Clubs & Associations
Local forest clubs and associations provide an excellent venue for the dissemination of university research, discussions with forestry professionals, the exchange of ideas and techniques with fellow woodland owners and, most importantly, fellowship. If your area does not have a local forestry club or association, express your desire to start one to your County Cooperative Extension Service and your County Forest Ranger.
- Anson County Forestry Club
- Central Carolina Forestry Club
- Membership: Primarily Moore County residents and those within 75 miles
- Days Inn
- Location: Southern Pines, NC
- Meeting Monthly September - May
- Dues: $20 Per Year
- For More Information Contact: Russell Strong at strongr.mcc.montgomery@
mcc.montgomery.cc.nc.us or call 910-576-6222 ext. 247
- Harnett County Forestry Association
- Johnston County Forestry Association
- Lee County Forestry Association
- Membership: Primarily Lee County residents but all are welcome
- Tony's Seafood Restaurant
- Location: Sanford, NC
- Meeting 3 times per year
- Dues: $6 per family
- For More Information Contact: Sarah Ivy at sarah_ivy@ncsu.edu or call 919-775-5624
- Northampton County Forestry Association
- Rutherford County Forestry Group
- Wilson County Forestry Association
- Membership: Primarily Wilson County residents but all are welcome
- Wilson County Agriculture Center
- Location: Wilson, NC
- Meeting January, February, March, with a tour in November
- Dues: None
- For More Information Contact: Billy Little at billy_little@ncsu.edu or call 252-237-0111