Established in 2006, Hoke Community Forest is over 500 acres of forested land owned by the citizens of Hoke County in the North Carolina’s sandhills. This forest is full of hidden gems, including Atlantic White Cedar trees which are a type of rare and High Conservation Value Forest (HCVF) — ecosystems that contain biological, ecological, or cultural significance — as well as diverse bottomland hardwoods that line Rockfish Creek. A project team consisting of multiple partners is actively working with Hoke County to restore the forest for educational and recreational use. The forest is certified under the globally recognized Forest Stewardship Council© standard and is annually audited and checked for ground-level proof of sustainable forest management.
