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Forest Lookouts

January 24, 2019, by Jack Igelman

Governments weigh in with feds on NC national forests

The US Forest Service received thousands of public comments about its management plan for NC national forests. State and local governments sent many of the comments.…more

January 17, 2019, by Staff Reports

The Kicker, Show 7 | Future of Pisgah, Nantahala draws ‘unprecedented’ public input

In this episode, we share some of the most illuminating comments on the future of the Pisgah and Nantahala national forests, how they should be used and……more

January 7, 2019, by Jack Igelman

Interest group emails compete to influence NC national forests’ future

A look at what years of emails, obtained through a FOIA request, reveal about interest groups attempting to influence the Forest Service.…more

December 20, 2018, by Jack Igelman

Emails show depth of public concern for future of NC national forests

Roughly 7,000 comments to U.S. Forest Service show a wide range of voices and opinions on how management of the Pisgah and Nantahala should change.…more

December 3, 2018, by Staff Reports

The Kicker, Show 6 | ‘The forest can make us or break us’: Graham County, NC

Welcome to The Kicker from Carolina Public Press, a North Carolina news show bringing you conversations with journalists, sources and newsmakers from across the state. In this …more