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WNC research forests avoid the axe: What the U.S. Forest Service’s restructuring means for WNC

Western North Carolina’s 12,000 acres of national forest land set aside for long-term scientific research will be spared from the current federal reorganization that has already put 57 similar facilities at risk nationwide, NC Local has learned.

In total, there are 2 million acres of national forest in WNC, much of which is enjoyed by outdoor enthusiasts, hikers and conservationists.

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WNC research forests avoid the axe: What the U.S. Forest Service’s restructuring means for WNC

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