OUR MISSION

The mission of the South Carolina Forestry Commission is to protect, promote, enhance, and nurture the forest lands of South Carolina in a manner consistent with achieving the greatest good for its citizens.

Responsibilities extend to all forest lands, both rural and urban, and to all associated forest values and amenities including, but not limited to, timber, wildlife, water quality, air quality, soil protection, recreation, and aesthetics.

Important News, Upcoming Events or New Publications

Critical Safety Measure for Property and Firefighter Protection in SC - Bill 4082 (pdf)

SC Environmental Awareness Awards

Forest Resource Institute

South Carolina Forestry's 2015 Project

HOT LINKS

Current Wildland Fires in South Carolina

Current Burning Notifications

Today's Fire Weather

Seedlings for Sale

Current Timber Price Reports

Current State Forest Timber Sales - Upcoming timber sales on state owned forestland.

Purchase Recreation Permits Online (opens in a new window)

INFORMATION

South Carolina Forest Resource Assessment

Longleaf Pine ARRA Grant

Primary Forest Industry Directory - list of all wood and paper manufacturing industries in the state.

ATTENTION South Carolina landowners, it's time to GROW SOME GREEN

South Carolina's Most Damaging Wildfire -Highway 31 Fire Horry County

FIREWISE GUIDE TO LANDSCAPING(pdf)

Income Tax Deduction for Timber Casualty Loss (pdf)

Tax Tips for Forest Landowners(pdf)

Federal Income Tax on Timber: A Key to Your Most Frequently Asked Questions(opens in a new window)

Highway 31 Fire After Action Report

S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior and S-130 Wildland Firefighter Training Now Available

 

PUBLICATIONS

SC Forest Inventory and Analysis Factsheet 2010(pdf opens in a new window)

A Landowners Guide to Forestry in South Carolina - 2011 (pdf)

2007-08 BMP Monitoring Report(pdf)

Value of South Carolina's Timber Delivered in 2009 (pdf)

State of South Carolina's Forests (pdf)

SC Forest Inventory and Analysis Factsheet 2006(pdf)

South Carolina's Timber Product Output and Use (pdf)

Forest Products Fact Sheet (pdf)

Employment Opportunities(opens in a new window)

How to Report a Wildfire

How to Report Woods Arson


If you have any Questions? Check our Frequently Asked Questions or Email us.

SC State Government Home Page

South Carolina Forestry Commission
5500 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC 29212
Phone: 803-896-8800
Fax: 803-798-8097

The South Carolina Forestry Commission and the USDA Forest Service prohibit discrimination in all programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. To file a complaint of discrimination with the SC Forestry Commission contact the Human Resources Director, SC Forestry Commission, P.O. Box 21707, Columbia, SC 29221, or call (803)896-8879.
Both the USDA and the Forestry Commission are equal opportunity providers and employers.

Due to security and computer virus protection, your email inquiry may be perceived as "spam" and not delivered to the intended recipient. Be advised: If you do not receive an email reply within 5 business days, please contact via phone.

The Commission makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of information found on this home page, but offers no warranty with regard to it.

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