How are state forests different from state parks?
- Managed for multiple resources including wood products and wildlife habitat
- Hunting may be allowed in some circumstances
- Recreational opportunities vary between forests
- Focused on preservation, with minimal manipulation of natural systems
- Hunting is not allowed
- Wide variety of recreational opportunities
- Forests, trees, timber production or wildfire prevention: N.C. Forest Service
- Wildlife, hunting, fishing or boating: N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission
- Camping, outdoor recreation, or natural and cultural heritage: N.C. State Parks and Recreation