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Carefully Planned “Good Fires” Prevent Bad Ones

The many benefits of prescribed fire on Georgia forestland are being recognized February 2-8 during “Prescribed Fire Awareness Week.” Prescribed Fire Awareness Week is recognized annually during the first week…

Forestry Employees Honored by Georgia Legislature

A group of employees from the Georgia Forestry Commission has been recognized by state legislators for their outstanding leadership, service, and education in the protection and conservation of Georgia’s forest…

Forestry Employees Honored by Georgia Legislature

A group of employees from the Georgia Forestry Commission has been recognized by state legislators for their outstanding leadership, service, and education in the protection and conservation of Georgia’s forest…

Champion Trees

…of foliage and be at least 13 feet in total height. It must be a species recognized as native or naturalized in the continental United States. The GFC uses Elbert…

Forest Biomass

…utilized. Four types of energy products can be derived from forest biomass. Thermal Energy Thermal energy includes the heating of buildings, heating of water, and heating that is required for…

Appreciating “Good Fire” in the Forest

…show reasonable fire prevention precautions were not taken. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 4, 2019 The many benefits of fire on Georgia forestland are being recognized February 3-9 during “Prescribed Fire…