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WEBState law requires citizens to notify the South Carolina Forestry Commission before burning yard debris. Our mission is to protect, promote, and enhance South Carolina’s forests for the benefit of all.
Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests - Home - US Forest Service
WEBFrancis Marion and Sumter National Forests has everything to offer from the Appalachian Mountains to the piedmont pine forests to the Intracoastal Waterway. Find your next adventure.
Congaree National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
WEBAug 26, 2024 · Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States.
Sand Hills State Forest - South Carolina Forestry Commission
WEBPart of a unique ecosystem in South Carolina, Sand Hills State Forest is located in Chesterfield and Darlington counties, stretching from the eastern Piedmont to the inner coastal plain. The region is characterized by generally arid conditions with deep infertile sands deposited by a prehistoric sea.
Forestry In South Carolina - Natural Resources Conservation Service
WEBSouth Carolina has 12.9 million acres of forestland which is roughly 67 percent of the state’s total land area. Hardwood timber types occupy over 52 percent of the state’s forestland, with softwoods occupying 48 percent. Forest products are the number one agricultural product in South Carolina.
Sumter National Forest - Wikipedia
WEBThe Sumter National Forest includes approximately 2,859 acres (11.57 km 2) of the Ellicott Rock Wilderness, the only wilderness to straddle three states (South Carolina, Georgia, and North Carolina). The Sumter also has, as its western border, the Chattooga River, a Wild and Scenic River.
Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests - Home - US Forest Service
WEBThe Francis Marion is home to a variety of wildlife, including the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker. It spans nearly 259,000 acres, and offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities ranging from hiking, biking, motorcycle …
Harbison State Forest - South Carolina Forestry Commission
WEBHarbison State Forest in Columbia enjoys the unique designation as one of the largest greenspaces within city limits east of the Mississippi River. Particularly suited to mountain biking enthusiasts, the forest’s 18 miles of trails offer riders, hikers and joggers an up-close and personal view of the wilderness without ever leaving town.
Francis Marion Sumter National Forests | South Carolina Tourism ...
WEBCamp, hike, bike, ride or kayak through some of South Carolina’s wildlife-rich forests when you visit Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests. Covering more than 629,000 acres combined – these expansive forests are the perfect destination for your next outdoor adventure in South Carolina.
Forestry | South Carolina - SC.GOV
WEBSee how the Forestry Commission can help you manage and develop your land, grow more timber and foster conservation along with multiple other uses of the forest resource. Learn More.