Understanding Georgia’s Outdoor Burning Laws
…requirements of burners, who are responsible for their fires and any damage an escaped fire may cause. The requirements specify safety measures that must be taken to decrease the chance…
GA Forestry Report: April Tornadoes Cause $3 Million+ In Damages
GA Forestry Report: April Tornadoes Cause $3 Million+ in Damages The Georgia Forestry Commission has released its assessment of damage to timberland and rural trees following a series of tornadoes…
Natural Disaster Recovery
…them, they could snap violently and cause personal injury. Operating a chainsaw on storm-damaged trees is dangerous. Historically, more people are injured by chainsaws than the storm that caused the…
Resources
…PDF Don’t Move Firewood (brochure) Important information about why moving firewood can cause big problems. Forest Health, Moving Firewood PDF Don’t Move Firewood.org The Don’t Move Firewood campaign is an…
Forest Health
…– Laurel wilt disease is a deadly vascular disease of plants in the laurel family (Lauraceae). It is caused by the fungus Harringtonia lauricola and vectored by the redbay ambrosia…
Fire Risk Rising Rapidly with Onset of Cold Front
The Georgia Forestry Commission has issued a high fire danger alert for this weekend. A cold front approaching the state will bring winds up to 25 miles per hour, causing…
Wildfire Prevention
When burning, always check the weather first. A major cause of debris burn wildfires is not following Ga code section 12-6-90 and burning with improper weather conditions. Changing conditions and…
Ask The Arborist
…Where are my trees’ roots? Many people think removing a few of the tree’s encroaching roots will cause little long term harm and that large trees can easily recover from…
Fire Danger Rising – Public’s Help Needed
…just the past five days. “These are human-caused fires,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Chief of Protection Frank Sorrells. “The cause of the majority of these wildfires are from individuals conducting…
Wildfires on the Rise in Georgia
…cautious about the use of fire outdoors, especially with campfires and outdoor cooking devices. “The wet spring spawned a lot of vegetative growth,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Chief of Protection…
