North Carolina Administrative Code

02 NCAC 60B .0702 APPROVED PRACTICES and Sub-Practices The following practices and sub-practices are eligible for cost-share payments: (1) Site Preparation. Preparation of a site for planting, seeding, or natural regeneration of a commercial forest tree species. Site preparation …

SECTION .0800 - URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY 02 NCAC 60B .0801 DEFINITIONS Unless the context otherwise requires, the terms as used in this Section are defined as follows: (1) "Urban and community forestry" can be defined as the protecting, developing, and managing groups or stan…

02 NCAC 60B .0802 OBJECTIVE The objective of the urban and community forestry program is to provide technical assistance and services with respect to the protection, improvement, management, establishment and utilization of trees and shrubs in urban areas, communities and open sp…

02 NCAC 60B .0803 ORGANIZATION (a) This program is administered by the department's division of forest resources. Personnel administering the program may be contacted at: (1) P.O. Box 27687 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 (2) Street address: 512 North Salisbury Street Raleigh, Nort…

02 NCAC 60B .0804 LIMITATION OF SERVICES (a) The Commissioner or designee may limit services to a designated number of person days per year taking into account factors such as the number and priority of outstanding requests and resource availability. (b) Certain services shall no…

02 NCAC 60B .0805 PROCEDURES History Note: Authority G.S. 106-22; 106-1001; 143B-10(j); Eff. August 8, 1978; Transferred from 15A NCAC 09C .1005 Eff. May 1, 2012; Repealed Eff. April 1, 2018.

02 NCAC 60B .0806 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SERVICES Division of forest resources' personnel will provide technical assistance and services in the following areas: (1) Planning. Assistance will include conducting street tree inventories and crown analyses as a basis for developing…

02 NCAC 60B .0807 AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL GRANT PROGRAM History Note: Authority G.S. 106-22; 143B-10(j); Temporary Rule Eff. May 31, 1991 for a Period of 180 Days to Expire on November 27, 1991; ARRC Objection Lodged June 21, 1991; Eff. November 1, 1991; Transferred from 15A NCAC 0…

SECTION .0900 – N.C. PRESCRIBED BURNING ACT 02 NCAC 60B .0901 BURNER CERTIFICATION The North Carolina Forest Service, shall conduct a Certified Burner program composed of the following: (1) A candidate shall attend and complete a prescribed burn school consisting of instruction o…

02 NCAC 60B .0902 FOREST LAND G.S. 113 Article 4E and the rules in this Section only apply to the burning of forest lands as defined below. Forest land is land 10% or more stocked with trees, including land which formerly had tree cover that will be reforested. Minimum size for f…

02 NCAC 60B .0903 PRESCRIPTION FILING Prior to each prescribed burn, the burner must file a copy of the fully completed prescription for that burn with an employee of DFR. This employee shall note the date and time the prescription was received, sign the prescription and forward …

Section .1000 - STATE FORESTs 02 NCAC 60B .1001 SCOPE (a) This Section coordinates the use of the North Carolina Forest Service's State Forests, State Recreational Forests, and Educational State Forests. In keeping with the North Carolina Forest Service's mission to protect, mana…

02 NCAC 60b .1002 DEFINITIONS OF TERMS As used in this Section the following terms have the following meanings: (1) "Bike Trail" means any road or trail maintained for bicycles. (2) "Bridle Trail" means any road or trail maintained for persons riding on horseback. (3) "Commission…

02 NCAC 60B .1003 PERMITS (a) Any violation of a permit constitutes grounds for its revocation by the Department. In case of a permit revocation the permit holder shall forfeit to the Department all monies paid for the permit. Furthermore, the Department shall consider the permit…

02 NCAC 60B .1004 ROCK OR CLIFF CLIMBING AND RaPPELLING A person shall not engage in rock climbing, cliff climbing, or rappelling within the boundaries of a State Forest, State Recreational Forest, or Educational State Forest except at designated areas and only after obtaining a …

02 NCAC 60b .1005 BATHING OR SWIMMING (a) A person shall not dive, jump, or slide from any waterfalls or rocks or overhangs into any body of water within any State Forest, State Recreational Forest, or Educational State Forest. (b) Wading, bathing, and swimming is allowed at a pe…

02 NCAC 60B .1006 HUNTING (a) Hunting in and upon all State Forests, State Recreational Forests, and Educational State Forests shall be by permit or license only, or a combination thereof, depending on the requirements of the individual State Forest, State Recreational Forest, or…

02 NCAC 60B .1007 FISHING Except in areas designated as non-fishing, a person may fish in any waters in State Forests, State Recreational Forests, or Educational State Forests provided the person obeys all State fishing laws as set forth in Chapter 113 of the North Carolina Gener…

02 NCAC 60b .1008 ANIMALS AT LARGE (a) No person shall have any dog, cat, or other pet upon a State Forest, State Recreational Forest, or Educational State Forest unless the animal is on a physical leash and under the control of the owner or person possessing the animal. (b) Hunt…

02 NCAC 60B .1009 BOATING (a) Except in areas designated as non-boating, boats, canoes, kayaks, and other watercraft, including flotation devices, shall be allowed on the waters of State Forests, State Recreational Forests, and Educational State Forests, provided they are operate…

02 NCAC 60b .1010 CAMPING (a) No person shall spend the night or maintain a camp in a State Forest, State Recreational Forest, or Educational State Forest, except in designated areas or under permit. (b) A person camping in a designated area shall not stay more than one 24-hour p…

02 NCAC 60B .1011 SPORTS AND GAMES No games or athletic contests shall be allowed in a State Forest, State Recreational Forest, or Educational State Forest, except in designated places or under permit. History Note: Authority G.S. 106-22; 106-870; 106-877; 106-887; Eff. November …

02 NCAC 60B .1012 HORSES (a) No person shall use, ride, or drive a horse except to, from, or along a designated bridle path, multi-use trail designated for horses, or designated watering point. (b) Each person bringing a horse in or upon any State Forest, State Recreational Fores…

02 NCAC 60B .1013 BICYCLES (a) No person shall use or ride a bicycle in or upon State Forest, State Recreational Forest, or Educational State Forest grounds except on a road or trail authorized for public use by motor vehicles or designated as a bike trail or multi-use trail. (b)…

02 NCAC 60B .1014 SKATES, BLADES AND BOARDS No person shall use or ride roller skates, in-line skates, roller blades, skateboards, or any similar device in or upon any State Forest, State Recreational Forest, or Educational State Forest. History Note: Authority G.S. 106-22; 106-8…

02 NCAC 60B .1015 EXPLOSIVES No person shall carry or possess any explosives or explosive substances including fireworks in or upon State Forests, State Recreational Forests, or Educational State Forests. History Note: Authority G.S. 106-22; 106-870; 106-877; 106-887; Eff. Novemb…

02 NCAC 60b .1016 FIREARMS History Note: Authority G.S. 106-22; 106-870; 106-877; Eff. November 1, 2009; Transferred from 15A NCAC 09C .1243 Eff. May 1, 2012; Repealed Eff. April 1, 2018.

02 NCAC 60B .1017 FIRES AND Grills (a) No person shall build or start a fire in any area of a State Forest, State Recreational Forest, or Educational State Forest, unless that area is designated for such purpose. (b) Tree planters and logging crews may build warming fires if they…

02 NCAC 60B .1018 DISORDERLY CONDUCT (a) No person visiting a State Forest, State Recreational Forest, or Educational State Forest shall disobey a lawful order of a Forest Ranger, law enforcement officer, or any other Department official or endanger him or herself or endanger or …

02 NCAC 60b .1019 INTOXICATING BEVERAGES AND DRUGS (a) No person shall possess, consume, use, or be under the influence of any malt beverage, fortified wine, unfortified wine or spirituous liquor as defined in G.S. 18B-101, while in or upon a State Forest, State Recreational Fore…

02 NCAC 60b .1020 DAMAGE TO BUILDINGS, STrUCTURES AND SIGNS No person shall injure, deface, disturb, destroy, or disfigure any State Forest, State Recreational Forest, or Educational State Forest building, structure, sign, fence, vehicle, machine, equipment, road, parking lot, or…

02 NCAC 60B .1021 COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES (a) No person shall sell or offer for sale, hire or lease, any object or merchandise, property, privilege, service or any other thing, or engage in any business in or upon a State Forest, State Recreational Forest, or Educational State For…

02 NCAC 60b .1022 NOISE REGULATIONS (a) The production or emission of noises, speech, music, or other sound, that is unreasonably loud or disturbing in or upon a State Forest, State Recreational Forest, or Educational State Forest by a person or animal under the control of a pers…

02 NCAC 60b .1023 MEETINGS AND EXHIBITIONS A person, except for Department employees in performance of official duties, shall not hold any meetings or exhibitions, perform any ceremony, or make any speech on a State Forest, State recreational forest, or Educational State Forest w…

02 NCAC 60B .1024 ALMS AND CONTRIBUTIONS A person shall not solicit contributions for any purpose in or upon a State Forest, State Recreational Forest, or Educational State Forest, unless permitted by the Department and such contributions are used to benefit the State Forest, Sta…

02 NCAC 60B .1025 AVIATION (a) Except as provided in Paragraphs (b) and (c) of this Rule, a person shall not voluntarily bring, land, or cause to descend or alight, ascend, or take off within or upon any State Forest, State Recreational Forest, or Educational State Forest any air…

02 NCAC 60b .1026 EXPULSION For violation of any rule in this Subchapter, Department law enforcement officers, other sworn law enforcement, or Forest Rangers shall withdraw the right of the violator to remain on a State Forest, State Recreational Forest, or Educational State Fore…

02 NCAC 60B .1027 MOTORIZED VEHICLES (a) Motorized vehicles shall not be operated in or upon a State Forest, State Recreational Forest, or Educational State Forest hiking trail, bike trail, bridle trail, multi-use trail, fire trail, service road, or any part of the forest not des…

02 NCAC 60B .1028 FLOWERS, PLANTS, MINERALS, ETC. (a) A person shall not remove, destroy, cut down, scar, mutilate, take, gather, or injure any tree, flower, artifact, fern, shrub, rock, fungi, or other plant or mineral in or upon any State Forest, State Recreational Forest, or E…

02 NCAC 60B .1029 TRASH AND DEBRIS (a) A person shall not deposit paper or plastic products, bottles, cans, or any other refuse, or debris in or upon a State Forest, State Recreational Forest, or Educational State Forest except in receptacles designated for the materials. Where t…

02 NCAC 60B .1030 FEES AND CHARGES (a) The required admission fees or related activity fees at State Forests, State Recreational Forests, and Educational State Forests, including permits, facility use, special events, or the removal of firewood or vegetative material, may be obta…

02 NCAC 60B .1031 HOURS OF OPERATION (a) Hours of operation for each State Forest, State Recreational Forest, and Educational State Forest shall be posted at the forest entrance, the forest office, and on the North Carolina Forest Service's website at https://www.ncforestservice.…

02 NCAC 60B .1032 ENFORCEMENT Departmental law enforcement officers, other sworn law enforcement, and Forest Rangers may enforce the rules of this Section. History Note: Authority G.S. 106-22; 106-877; 106-887; 106-897; 106-899; 106-900; 106-901; Eff. November 1, 2009; Transferre…

02 NCAC 60B .1033 PARKING (a) There shall be no parking in State Forest, State Recreational Forest, or Educational State Forest areas designated as "No Parking" and "Authorized Vehicles Only." Additionally: (1) vehicles shall be parked in areas designated for that vehicle type; a…

02 NCAC 60B .1034 ABANDONED PROPERTY Any property left unattended for a period of 24 hours or more on a State Forest, State Recreational Forest, or Educational State Forest shall be considered abandoned property and shall be subject to removal at the owner's expense, or in the ca…

02 NCAC 60B .1035 MINORS Parents, guardians, and custodians, of minor children shall ensure the minor comply with all North Carolina Forest Service rules. History Note: Authority G.S. 106-22; 106-870; 106-877; 106-887; Eff. September 1, 2021.

02 NCAC 60b .1036 FIREARMS All applicable federal, State, and local laws regarding firearms shall apply in or upon State Forests, State Recreational Forests, and Educational State Forests. History Note: Authority G.S. 106-22; 106-870; 106-877; Eff. September 1, 2021.