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This is one of the most important questions to ask when buying rural land—especially if public sewer isn’t available. The short answer? You don’t truly know for sure until the county signs off on it. And that’s exactly why this topic deserves some attention before you move forward with a purchase.

The North Carolina Forest Service is sounding the alarm after reporting a sharp increase in wildfire activity across the state. In December 2025 alone, North Carolina experienced 724 wildfires on state and private lands, a 32% increase compared to December 2024

Good forestry doesn’t just grow healthy forests—it protects the water that runs through them. That commitment to balance and stewardship is exactly why North Carolina Forest Service Warren County staff have been named recipients of the 2025 Moreland Gueth Water Quality Award, one of the Forest Service’s highest honors related to water resource protection.

The N.C Forest Service has announced its Summer 2026 paid internship opportunities. Learn about available forestry internships, pay rates, locations, and how to apply before the 1/30 deadline.

If you’ve been looking for your own piece of North Carolina countryside — whether to build a home, start a small farm, or simply invest in rural land — the Keeton Road Lots in Vance County offer just that.

Selecting the perfect Christmas tree is a holiday tradition that brings families together year after year. In North Carolina, that tradition has deep roots, literally.

The North Carolina standing timber market through the first three quarters of 2025 delivered a clear message to landowners: value is shifting from low-grade trees to high-quality sawtimber.

Southern Veneer will close its Moncure, NC, plant in December, cutting 130 jobs amid a construction slowdown affecting Carolina forestry.

Conservation efforts are gaining momentum in western North Carolina as Conserving Carolina has secured 49 acres on the east side of Lake Lure, setting the stage for future sections of the planned Hickory Nut Gorge State Trail.

A beautiful 35.32-acre property north of Oxford is now available for purchase through Carolina Forestry & Realty. Located along Sam Young Road, this versatile tract offers a blend of natural beauty, timber value, and long-term investment potential—making it ideal for home sites, hunting, recreation, or forest management.

Every autumn, North Carolina’s forests put on one of the most spectacular seasonal shows in the country.

If you’ve been searching for the perfect mix of privacy, acreage, and accessibility, the Sam Blackwell Road Tracts in Granville County are worth a serious look.