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NCFS Summary of Accomplishments in Orange County <br />Forest Resources in Oranp-e County <br />Land Area in Orange County (total) 254,720 Acres <br />Total Forest Land 150,400 Acres <br />(protected by NCFS from fire, insects and disease) <br />Privately Owned Forest Land 136,700 Acres <br />(eligible for management and cost share assistance) <br />*Here in Orange County the N.C. Forest Service has a unique opportunity to act in <br />a dual role involving traditional forestry and the up and coming field of urban <br />forestry. Included in the statistics below is the number of urban assists and plans <br />conducted by our staff. <br />Traditional Forest Manap-ement <br />Traditional forestry involves assisting landowners in the management of forest <br />health, timber growth, timber stand improvement, harvesting and reforestation of <br />timber land. Recommendations are made taking into account both the goals of the <br />landowner and sound forest management practices that protect and enhance <br />wildlife and water quality. <br />Management Plans prepared <br />69 <br />Management Plans Acres <br />2,952 <br />Site Preparation Acres <br />43 <br />Reforestation Acres <br />258 <br />Total Harvest Acres (including <br />1,073 <br />thinning) <br />Timber Stand Improvement Acres <br />161 <br />Acres under Forestry Best <br />4,385 <br />Management Practices <br />Active Logging Inspections <br />110 <br />3 <br />