info about nc forest service

damn stupid computer allowed me to only cut and paste half of the info - wtf?

https://www.osbm.nc.gov/governors-budget-rec-fy2024-25/download?attachment
- pg 176 of 223

North Carolina Forest Service

Emergency Response Equipment Replacement - $4,980,000

Provides funds for new and replacement equipment for the NC Forest
Service (NCFS) to enable it to effectively conduct prescribed fires
and contain wildfires. In 2023, there were 5,101 wildfires causing
damage to 18,748 acres of land. These investments will increase the
resiliency of forested ecosystems and reduce the incidence of
catastrophic wildfires.

Aviation Division Operating Costs - $900,000

Aviation Division Operating Costs Provides operational support for the
NCFS aviation fleet. Funding supports increased costs in insurance,
fuel, contracted repairs, fire suppressant tools, and leased
facilities.

Plant Industry Division Geographic Information Specialist (GIS)
Specialist Budgets receipts from the State Emergency Response and
Disaster Recovery Relief Fund (SERDRF) for trailers to transport the
department's mobile depopulation units. This equipment is designed to
quickly depopulate swine following disease outbreaks, natural
disasters, or other catastrophic events. The current trailers no
longer pass inspection.

Food Distribution Division Food Distribution Vehicles Funds the
purchase of two tractor trailers to allow the division to meet the
increasing demand for food assistance. In the past six years, the
Commodity Supplemental Food Program has had a 92% increase in
recipients and the Emergency Feed Assistance Program has grown from
approximately $20 million to up to $40 million in food value per year.
North Caroli

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pg 216 of 223

NC Forest Service Cherokee County Office - Provides funds for a new NC
Forest Service Cherokee County Office. - $1,250,000 - maybe not funded
- parenthesis around the sum

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pg 40

2 hurricanes caused $21B in damages along the coast

mathew and florence

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pg 43

Enables the NC Forest Service to effec�vely administer prescribed
burns to help maintain forestland health, support natural habitat
development, and minimize wildfire risk across the nearly 18 million
acres of forestland under state fire protection.

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