SAF CERTIFICATION RECOGNIZES URBAN FORESTERS – LEA CLARK

…& Community Forester (CUCF) recognizes Clark’s exceptional knowledge and expertise in urban and community forestry. The CUCF certification is awarded to individuals who meet rigorous standards of experience and professional…

Learn & Explore

…property value and provide savings on utility bills. Trees also make economic sense in business districts by attracting shoppers to linger and shop longer. Forests provide billions of dollars worth…

Longleaf Restoration

…are distributed by NRCS * Oftentimes inspections by the NRCS county agent are also conducted. This depends on the program being applied for and the practices planned. Conservation Reserve Program…

Cost Share & Incentive Programs

Statewide Programs Southern Pine Beetle Cost Share Program (SPB) The purpose of the SPBP is to help landowners implement various silvicultural practices that will prevent (or minimize) impacts of southern…

Forest Certification Programs

Forest Management Certification Programs Recently, Forisk Consulting group produced a report on the major forest certification standards for the American Consumer Institute. The report describes the certification systems as they…

Water Quality & BMPs

…Restoration Priorities in the Upper Oconee River Basin Conservation and Restoration Priorities in the Middle Chattahoochee River Basin Plans are also underway for a project in portions of the Oconee…

Burn Permits and Notifications

Under Senate Bill 119, GA code section 12-6-90 was changed to eliminate the need to notify the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) by the person, firm, corporation, or association who intends…

Wildfire Prevention

…of outdoor burn, always remember: Combustible materials should be removed from a home’s perimeter. Exit routes should be identified in advance. Keep the following close at hand: shovel, a hose…

Firefighting Training & Resources

…completed by each individual prior to attending the 2-day field day. The pre-work is completed through the GFC’s online learning portal, with links to the NWCG and FEMA learning portals.

Emergency Response

…WUI can take to help safeguard their property from fire, including: choice of building materials landscaping designs remove hazardous fuels from the forest floor and around structures conduct controlled prescribed…