Sc Forestry Commission

At present, the Forestry Commission has about 350 employees and is charged with protecting and enhancing South Carolina’s forest resources. Forest firefighters are based in every county for quick response to wildfires, and project foresters are available to assist landowners throughout the state. Three regional dispatch centers coordinate statewide forest protection. The Commission operates five state forests and a modern forest nursery that grows over 17 million containerized and bareroot seedling species for SC landowners. The Commission continues to provide a range of educational programs to better inform the state’s citizens concerning the wise use and management of South Carolina’s forest resources.