Have you seen unusual, bright red foliage on some pine trees? It's no secret that the weather was hot and dry in July, and SC also experienced a fairly dry spring. These factors are contributing to some stressed out trees! SPECIES: Trees respond differently to excessive heat and

Harbison State Forest will return to its normal hours of operation Tuesday, Aug. 5. Beginning tomorrow, the front parking lot off Broad River Road, which offers paid-permit access, will open at sunrise and close at 8 p.m. After another week of patrols, traps and surveillance

The Forestry Commission recently held a wildland sawyer certification course during which 21 firefighters from the Forestry Commission and cooperating agencies were recertified. To meet National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) standards as a faller, firefighters initially

Back to basics: tree identification! Two of our Forestry Commission tree identification experts, FIA Coordinator Byron Rominger and Rural Forestry Coordinator Chisolm Beckham, recently hosted the agency's annual Tree ID course. More than a dozen participants, including FIA

It's Tree Check Month, and we're sharing how to inspect your trees for various pests! This month, the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) encourages you to inspect your trees for signs of the invasive Asian longhorned beetle (ALB), a pest that can severely

LAST DAY TO APPLY: PORTABLE BRIDGE PURCHASE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The SCFC and The South Carolina Timber Producers Association (TPA) are accepting applications for the new program to improve stream crossing BMP compliance and help protect the waters of South Carolina. Funds will

Happy 81st birthday, Smokey! Smokey Bear was born on Aug. 9, 1944, and since then, Smokey’s been working hard to inspire Americans to prevent wildfires. However, did you know his signature phrase “Remember... Only YOU Can Prevent Forest Fires” wasn't introduced until 3 years

Our first 2025 Wood Magic Forest Fair is coming up soon! Please consider volunteering your time to help SC fourth-graders learn the importance of forests and the forest industry to their everyday lives. LOCATIONS AND DATES: Piedmont Forestry Center (Tamassee): Sept. 30–Oct. 3

It's #SafeandSound week! During wildfire response, other incidents or even the typical day working in forestry, safety is always number one. Prioritizing safe practices in the workplace helps ensure everyone goes home at the end of the day. SAFETY REMINDERS: -Maintain

Congratulations to our 2025 Employee Recognition Award winners! After reviewing 37 nominations for 31 unique employees from all corners of the agency, the selection committee recommended the top vote-getters in five award categories to State Forester Scott Phillips, who affirmed

Snags & weakened trees can fall without warning, posing serious risk to wildland firefighters, foresters & loggers. Risk is highest after fire, storms, or insect damage—especially in wind, at night, or during equipment use. Flag hazards. Stay alert. #SafeAndSoundWeek

It's Tree Check Month, and we're sharing how to inspect your trees for various pests! The Spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) has recently been spotted in SC for the first time. This invasive insect feeds on a wide range of plants, including grapes, hops, stone fruits and

This week, the SCFC and Clemson Cooperative Extension teamed up for Forest Health Training for professional foresters and forest health personnel. Over two days, SCFC Forest Health Coordinator David Jenkins, SCFC Invasive Species Coordinator Katie Biggert, Clemson University

Did you know it's National Tell A Joke Day? We do... and we've been planting for it!