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2023 Prescribed Burn
On Tuesday, April 21st, 2023 NC State Parks Fire Team experts burned a small area of Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve to continue the routine spring annual burning regime at the Preserve. The small upland oak/hickory fire burned for less than one hour. Afternoon drizzle ensured safe fire operations.
On-going Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Checks
Professionals from the NC State CamCore Program and the NC Forest Service have joined Preserve Staff to routinely inspect the Eastern Hemlock trees along the bluffs to ascertain the health of the hemlocks and the success of the treatment regime. Based on the results of data collected during this survey, the treatment protocol is having a continuing impact. Hemlock Bluffs' partnership with CamCore and the NC Forest Service has had a marked improvement in the improved treatment program and has strengthened the integrated approach being taken to protect the hemlock trees at Hemlock Bluffs. This is thanks to the experience and hands-on research our academic and professional knowledge the Preserve's partners bring to the project. Much effort is now being put toward maintaining the Preserve's most important resource.
