Heads up to anyone making an extended visit to Uwharrie NF,

Fire restrictions were extended to the Uwharrie National Forest.  We wanted to get the word out to people that might be planning to recreate here to let them know what to expect.  Can you help spread the word to your contacts.  Let them know that if they have gas grills, Coleman  or propane stoves, propane or kerosene heaters, and electric heaters for sites that have electric hookups that those items can be used.  We are not allowing any charcoal or wood fires due to the dangers the hot embers pose if they blow in the wind or if they are dumped out onto the ground with all of the litter and duff.  We have had several fires just this week on the Uwharrie NF due to human carelessness.