“Good Fires” Take Center Stage at Upcoming Virtual Meeting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 15, 2021 The role of fire in Georgia forests as it impacts air quality, climate change and wildlife and natural resource sustainability will be among the…
Leaf Watch Report for October 26th, 2022
…yellow, orange, and red between 2,000-3,000 feet. Elevations above 2,000 feet should be near peak now through the upcoming weekend. By early November, the best locales for viewing fall foliage…
Longleaf Restoration
…agent to apply. Applications are accepted anytime but deadlines are announced each year to receive upcoming funding. Deadlines vary, but there is typically one per year. Applications not funded or…
Learn, Plan, Act
…Act Website This interactive website serves as a community hub and allows landowners to connect and conveniently access information about their woodlands. In addition, the site offers information about upcoming…
Prescribed Burn Certification
…experience and meet a prerequisite of having been the person in charge of five prescribed burns before becoming a certified prescribed burner in Georgia. Upcoming Certification Training TitleDescriptionDocument Type Prescribed…
New Report Shows Continued Growth for Forestry in Georgia
…to employees. “The Georgia Forestry Commission is poised to support this vibrant industry in the upcoming year and beyond,” said Lowrimore. “As everyone faces new challenges, our proven resilience is…
Leaf Watch Report October 20th, 2021
…This is primarily due to the abundance of understory trees like dogwood, sourwood, sassafras, black gum that will peak over the upcoming weekend. Species specifics: Dogwood – Burgundy Birch –…
“The Best Time to Plant a Tree was Yesterday.”
…out in force and helped us kick off our upcoming tree giveaways. While we all work to recover and restore our own individual homes and yards, we can agree that…
Wildfire Risk High as July Fourth Holiday Approaches
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 1, 2022 High temperatures and lack of widespread significant rainfall are prompting new safety warnings for the upcoming July Fourth holiday. As drought conditions continue to…
Final Leaf Watch Report for November 2nd, 2022
…Amicalola Falls State Park this week into this upcoming weekend, but by then, it will most likely be past peak. Suggested scenic drives: State Route 136 from Dawsonville to Jasper…
