Forest Biomass

Forest landowners and existing forest industry have the potential to grow this new bioenergy industry rapidly by providing the needed biomass fuel and infrastructure for new mills that will produce…

FAQs

…be used to fuel heaters and furnaces in commercial and some residential applications. They can also be used by industry to produce steam and electricity. They are easy to handle,…

Fine Fuel Moisture Table

A close estimate of the fine dead fuel moisture (FDFM) on your burn unit any time a FDFM reading is desired

Fire Prevention Week 2020

…make certain roofs and gutters are clear of debris/fuels. Falling leaves can accumulate on roofs and in gutters, giving embers from a wildfire a rich fuel bed for ignition. NFPA…

Resources

…planners, landscape architects, city officials and public works employees. (ISA credit not available) Community Help, Training & Workshops, Urban & Community Forestry External Website Emanuel CWPP -2018 Community Wildfire Protection…

Georgia Wood-Using Industries Directory

…pine, red oak, white oak, sweetgum, yellow-poplar, other mixed hardwoods Products:mulch, colored mulch, biomass fuel By-Products:none Phone: 770-889-2830 Email:mmartin@dgrmulch.com Website: www.dgrmulch.com DGR Mulch – Berkleley Lake Physical Address: 4560 South…

Reflections on the Big Fire of 2007

…the Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge. Extreme drought and heavy fuel loads made it easy for other fires to ignite and by May 5, wildland firefighters were struggling to get the upper…

Cusseta Man Facing Charges of Serial Arson

…resulting in the arrest of 63-year old Samuel Lloyd Hudson, who is charged with two counts of arson of lands. The first in a total of 34 suspicious fires began…

Forestry Continues to Boost State’s Economy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 27, 2019 Georgia’s forest industry continues to fuel the state’s economic engine. According to a new report, in 2017, increases were recorded in the number of…