Think safety before starting a burn.
…help. Listening to that dangerous ego can truly make a life or death difference when it comes to fire, and burners must always err on the side of safety. Call…
Leaf Watch Report October 20th, 2021
…have combined to give the look and feel of fall for Northeast Georgia. While the birches, poplars, and sycamores have all but completed their fall showing, other species like dogwood,…
Georgia’s Family Forest Landowners – 2021
…will support current policies and programs for increasing the participation of family forest landowners in sustainable forestry, in general, and female forest landowners, in particular. This is especially true as…
Leaf Watch Report for October 27th, 2021
…holds true, next week should bring about rapid changes with bright sunny days and cool nights. Peak time below 3000’ elevation should occur the last week of October and into…
Would wood work? Builders eye mass timber for construction, conservation
…for those services, and the products that come out of them, so we can properly compensate the landowner.” Growers are already under the gun. An over-abundance of trees from the…
“The Best Time to Plant a Tree was Yesterday.”
…I walked and the trees that I managed, but I never truly appreciated the mature oaks, pecans, dogwoods, pine, and I can honestly say the sweetgums (and nobody likes a…
Forestry Intern’s Experience at GFC
…in on meetings with other agencies and seeing first-hand how government and community organizations work behind the scenes. My favorite part of this internship would be going to the Dixon…
High-flying Tools for Fire – and More!
…tool we are strategically moving forward with is UAS – Unmanned Aerial Systems. More commonly known as drones, they provide a unique opportunity to complete certain tasks more efficiently and…
“Smokey Bear and Me: A Thanksgiving Thrill!”
…my trip to New York City to walk in the legendary Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade was truly memorable. As Georgia’s state forester, I was honored to be invited to join…
My Three-Month Internship with the GFC
…learned what truly goes into CRP, and I was able to enjoy the qualification process for most stands of timber. Along with CRP enrollments, I worked with other foresters on…
