GFC Leaf Watch

…Move Firewood Georgia Forestry Commission Forest Health experts say moving firewood has been linked to the spread of destructive, non-native insects and diseases to forest ecosystems. While these pests can’t…

Leaf Watch Report for November 4th, 2021

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…contributed by the Yellow birches which are quickly losing their leaves. Very little green is found above 1500 feet within the deciduous species. Elevations above 3000 feet are within peak…

Waging War on the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid

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…past years, severe cold snaps like what we experienced at the end of December 2022, have resulted in HWA mortality at higher elevations in Georgia. While this provides a break…

Emergency Response

Wildfire & Disaster In addition to the risk of loss of property and human life, the destruction of timber can be an expensive loss. The National Fire Protection Association offers…

Incident Command System

…Fire Danger Ratings by GFC Areas External Website NIIMS Operational System Description Operational system descriptions and procedures for general use PDF exclamation-circle No resources found- please try another search term….

Health & Recreational

…million acres of working forests provide clean air for you to breathe every day? Download fact sheet to learn more. PDF Conserving Habitat for Georgia’s Wildlife Fact Sheet Georgia is…

Landowner Resources

…of Ethics for Prescribed Burn The Code of Ethics for Prescribed Burners PDF Cogongrass Eradication Agreement Form for landowners to submit for assistance with cogongrass eradication. PDF Cogongrass Eradication Strategies…

Prescribed Burn

…TitleDescriptionDocument Type Code of Ethics for Prescribed Burn The Code of Ethics for Prescribed Burners PDF Daily Fire Danger Rating Map Daily updates of fire risks across Georgia External Website…

Water Quality & BMPs

…past couple of decades, forestry in Georgia has scored very well in implementing BMPs and protecting our water and land resources – scoring an “A” grade of about 90% or…