Forestry Commission personnel continue to pursue all options in search of the dogs involved in the attacks last Friday afternoon and Saturday morning at Harbison State Forest. Law enforcement officers are patrolling the trail system and off-trail paths today and over the weekend

After reevaluation, Harbison State Forest will remain CLOSED through Tuesday, July 22. Extending the forest’s closure will allow more time for the eight dog traps to work. During this time, personnel are installing additional trail cameras and continuing to search the forest

Have you seen these dogs? The dogs pictured below appear to be the ones involved in Saturday’s attack at Harbison State Forest, according to victim statements. If you see them, please exercise extreme caution and call Columbia Animal Services at (803) 776-7387.

With the help of Columbia Animal Services and @RichlandSC Animal Control, eight traps have been set in Harbison State Forest. One of the traps had a pitbull mix in it this morning, which Columbia Animal Services came and picked up. Unfortunately, both victims of the attacks

Here are a couple of pictures of one of the traps placed on Harbison State Forest today with the hopes of capturing the dogs involved in recent attacks. We are grateful for the assistance being provided by the City of Columbia Animal Services and @RichlandSC Animal Control.

HARBISON STATE FOREST CLOSURE – EFFECTIVE MONDAY, JULY 14 AT 12:00PM.Over the weekend, the South Carolina Forestry Commission learned of a series of incidents involving large, aggressive dogs in the Broad River Road area, including a serious attack at Harbison State Forest early

The South Carolina Forestry Commission was excited to welcome 21 students from the AgriFCS Summer Leadership Academy Residential Camp at SC State to Harbison State Forest this week. Participants interested in entering natural resources, agriculture and other related fields

Clemson University has announced that Spotted Lanternfly, a destructive invasive species, has officially been detected in South Carolina: View/download our fact sheet about Spotted Lanternfly here: Photo credit: Lawrence

It's time to start scheduling volunteers for this fall’s Wood Magic Forest Fair! Please consider volunteering your time to help SC fourth-graders learn the importance of forests and the forest industry to their everyday lives. LOCATIONS AND DATES:.Piedmont Forestry Center

SOUTH CAROLINA FORESTRY COMMISSION AND TIMBER PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION PARTNER TO ESTABLISH A NEW PORTABLE BRIDGE PURCHASE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. The SCFC and TPA are now accepting applications for the new program to improve stream crossing BMP compliance and help protect the waters of

BOY SCOUTS: Earn your Forestry merit badge in one day! Join us at Harbison State Forest’s Environmental Education Center to earn your badge in a fun, hands-on, educational workshop offered on September 20, 2025 from 9am – 2:30pm. In working through the Forestry merit badge

The South Carolina Forestry Commission wishes everyone has a safe and happy Fourth of July! Please exercise caution when burning debris, grilling and lighting fireworks today. With many people off work and enjoying outdoor activities — including cookouts and lighting fireworks —

The South Carolina Forestry Commission wishes you a SAFE and happy Fourth of July! Be sure to follow these fireworks safety tips:⁠.⁠.✅ Only buy fireworks from authorized sellers and store them in a cool, dry place.⁠.✅ Keep an eye on local weather conditions and exercise

We appreciate our wildland fire personnel every day, but we'd like to express extra gratitude to our heroes on this #NationalWildlandFirefighterDay. THANK YOU to the wildland firefighters and support personnel who work tirelessly to protect our communities. This year's fire

Wildland Firefighter Week of Remembrance is June 30-July 6. This week is dedicated to all who have fallen in the line of duty and serves as an opportunity to renew the commitment to the health, wellness and safety of wildland firefighters. Please join us in remembering the

The South Carolina Forestry Commission is deeply saddened by the devastating loss of firefighters in northern Idaho Sunday. The brave first responders were working to protect lives and property, but they were instead met with senseless violence. Our thoughts are with the

Join the SCFC in paying tribute to the memory of the 19 wildland firefighters who died 12 years ago today on the Yarnell Hill Fire, which burned more than 8,400 acres over 12 days in west central Arizona. ⁠.⁠.All but one member of the elite firefighting team called the Granite

Today's SCFC #Throwback dates back to 1954. The Bombing Range Fire started in Horry County on June 27, probably from a cigarette. When controlled 9 days later, the fire had burned 10,162 acres. The fire happened during an extremely hot, dry period. The temperature reached 107