Recognizing the Value of ‘Good Forest Fires’
…Natural Resources Chief of Wildlife Conservation Section Jon Ambrose. “Bobwhite quail, white-tailed deer, many songbirds, and the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker benefit from fire or are fire-dependent, along with our native…
2022 Chinese Privet Identification Sheet
Chinese (Ligustrum sinense), European (Ligustrum vulgare) and Japanese (Ligustrum japonicum) privets are all listed as invasive-exotic species that threaten native South Carolina forests. These are semi-evergreen, multi-stemmed shrubs or small trees that can grow up to a height of 20 feet. Ligustrum sp. are native to China, parts of Europe and Japan, and were first introduced into the United States around 1909 for ornamental use as shrub borders, erosion control plantings and wildlife forage. Characteristic flowers of Ligustrum species are showy, panicles of tiny, creamy-white flowers that are very fragrant and abundant in late spring through summer. Fruit produced are small, rounded dark-purple berries that persist throughout the winter, especially favored by birds.
GFC Launches Certified Burners’ Online Permit System
…to the regional level, where set standards are required. The Georgia EPD provided support for the Environmental Protection Agency grant that made the creation of the GFC online system possible….
COGONGRASS: IF YOU SEE IT, REPORT IT!
…a monoculture of just cogongrass. It also burns hotter than our native grasses and creates serious fire hazards in areas where it has become established. Initially, it was thought that…
PLANNING A SAFE & FUN FOURTH OF JULY
…nearby. We hope you enjoy this thoroughly American holiday and remember the words of our favorite “spokesbear” – Only YOU can prevent wildfires! Click here for more tips about Fireworks…
My Experience as an Urban and Community Forestry Intern
…boards with community foresters – volunteer groups of citizens who want to help their urban forests. We could offer them grant support in a few different forms at these meetings….
GFC’s people and services impact Georgians
Written by Stasia Kelly | GFC Media Relations Specialist When you see the words “Georgia Forestry Commission,” what comes to your mind? Trees, of course – millions upon millions of…
Georgia Forestry Commission hosts a Fall Huddle with Leadership and Partners
…managed. GFC Board Member Chad Nimmer closed the meeting with a discussion on ethics, helping participants understand the connection between morals and ethics and how words and actions affect a…
Benefits of Outdoor Exercise
…of the risk reduction associated with blood pressure medications and cholesterol-lowering medications. In other words, regular exercise is at least equally beneficial to your risk of death as taking blood…
Waging War on the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid
…for those trees, it unfortunately will likely not impact many landowners with infested hemlock trees in their yards. The best way a landowner can protect their hemlock trees from HWA…
