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9 <br /> NCPS Summary of Accomplishments in Orange County <br /> Forest Resources in Orange 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 Management <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 31 <br /> Management Plans Acres 1,174 <br /> Site Preparation Acres 27 <br /> Reforestation Acres 137 <br /> Total Harvest Acres (including 483 <br /> thinning) <br /> Timber Stand Improvement Acres 41 <br /> Acres under Forestry Best 2,439 <br /> Management Practices <br /> Active Logging Inspections 64 <br /> 5 <br /> r <br /> y3 <br />