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N.C. national forests get new supervisor

North Carolina has a new U.S. Forest Service forest supervisor in Allen Nicholas, who currently works as forest supervisor for the Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois. Nicholas will be the fourth forest supervisor North Carolina has seen in 10 years. 

“North Carolina’s national forests are home to some of the most pristine and picturesque tracts of public land available, and it’s a great honor to join this amazing team of talented individuals that manage these treasured resources,” said Nicholas.”I look forward to building on the collaborative efforts already underway between the staff in North Carolina and our regional leaders as we continue to work toward new and innovative ways to engage the communities we serve.”

In his new role, Nicholas will oversee more than 1.25 million acres of public land in the state’s four national forests. His career thus far has spanned more than 30 years and included stops in the Savannah River Site in South Carolina, the Francis Marion and Sumter national forests and the Eastern Regional Office in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with titles ranging from deputy manager to acting director before his most recent role as forest supervisor in Illinois. 

Nicholas will begin work in February. 

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