Spongy Moth (formerly Gypsy Moth) in Georgia
…in Georgia. History of Spread Spongy Moth Egg Masses Spongy moths were brought into Massachusetts in the late 1800’s with the intent to farm the moths for the silk produced…
Green Cities: Social & Cultural Strengths
Urban green spaces can provide a neutral space within which people come together, social interactions occur (that include people from different backgrounds), and relationships or partnerships take form. Read this briefing for research studies.
Natural Disaster Recovery
…limbs should be removed. However, major pruning should be delayed six to 12 months (preferably during the winter months). Sometimes, tree mortality takes at least that long or even longer…
Learning to Lead: GFC Foresters Come Together for Leadership Conference in Helen, GA
…similarities and our differences, grouping us together based on personality types, generation, and communication style. Being grouped this way, we were able to meet like-minded co-workers, and discuss what strengths…
A Look Back at GFC in 2021
…stakeholders and all of our supporters. Thank you for all you’ve done for our agency over the past 12 months. You have helped the Georgia Forestry Commission move forward with…
Annual Northern Georgia Burn Ban Begins May 1
…Environmental Protection Division (EPD) puts the restrictions in place during the summer months, when increases in ground level ozone may create health risks. “From May 1 until September 30, open…
The Timber Harvest Notification Website is Live!
…for harvesters who fail to notify the county in which they’re operating, a directive was included for the Georgia Forestry Commission to create the THN website. Many months of research,…
North GA Burn Ban to be Lifted October 1
…the Georgia Environmental Protection Division from May 1 through the end of September to protect air quality from emissions that may increase ground level ozone during the hot summer months.…
STEM & Forestry
…needed in producing paper. In addition to science and math, today’s foresters utilize a wide range of high-tech equipment and tools. Today’s youths are tech-savvy, and that skill set can…
North Georgia Burn Ban Boosts Air Quality
…asked to refrain from burning yard and land clearing debris, whose smoke can negatively impact the state’s air quality during the hot summer months by contributing to high ozone levels….
