Understanding Georgia’s Outdoor Burning Laws
…must be 25 feet of SPACE between the location of the burning and any woodlands, forestland, and/or open field that contains brush, grass, or other flammable material. This separates the…
Carbon Registry
…dioxide (CO2), a by-product of burning fossil fuels, from the atmosphere. Trees store the carbon in wood fiber, and release oxygen. When trees capture and store carbon in forest vegetation,…
Burn Permits and Notifications
…– Space – 25+ feet between fire and woodlands S – Space – 50+ feet between fire and structures T – Time – sunrise to sunset A – Attendance –…
Ecosystem Services
…Georgia’s private forests. PDF The Bay Bank Conservation Marketplace Forests for the Bay: Keeping woodlands healthy. External Website USDA Office of Environmental Markets The Office of Environmental Markets (OEM) is…
Howard E. Bennett Museum
…mural was painted by Monroe Gaines, a Georgia Forestry Commission Ranger. Wildland firefighting equipment such as a fire shelter, hand crew tools and more are on display, including a wooden…
International Leaders Visit a Privately-Held Property in Georgia to Learn About Sustainable Forestry and Community Resiliency
International Leaders Visit a Privately-Held Property in Georgia to Learn About Sustainable Forestry and Community Resiliency Written by: Tiffany Woods, Director of Southeast Forestry at the National Wildlife Federation/co-lead of…
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Trees give oxygen, absorb carbon dioxide and trap lung-damaging dust, ash, pollen and smoke. They prevent soil erosion, provide shade and reduce temperatures in urban areas. Around homes, trees increase…
Longleaf Restoration
…longleaf pine isn’t just about protecting trees. Many threatened and endangered species, such as the Gopher Tortoise, Indigo snake, Hairy Rattleweed, Gopher Frog, Red Cockaded Woodpecker and many others, call…
Cost Share & Incentive Programs
…Georgia area in FY23. Huber “Trees for Georgia” Program Huber Engineered Woods LLC has donated $25K to fund the purchase of pine seedlings to be planted within the following counties:…
