…to 20 percent. Trees’ leaves are valuable tools that shade the heat-absorbing surfaces of our homes. As the sun’s rays strike the leaves, the rays are blocked and absorbed. This…

…working with State Lands, I was blessed to work with Mr. Ritchie Mullen on a water quality site inspection and Mr. Brandon Mertz on a forest health issue. We checked…

…Project Learning Tree is one of our favorites that incorporates forestry and natural resources. It offers high-quality instructional materials and activities for all ages linked to national and state education…

…can have life-changing results on one’s heart – and mind. Physical activity has been linked to both mental and physical wellbeing in multiple studies. Being physically active has numerous proven…

…winter planting. In addition, you’ll find a number of resources with information about tree planting – care for your trees. Check our “Ask the Arborist” feature for commonly asked questions…

…career ladder pathway for wildland firefighters. We have worked to position Georgia as a leader in the nation by developing a carbon accounting registry for buildings constructed using sustainable building…

…critical. Wildfires are often caused by lightning strikes, but far too many are sparked by humans. Escaped debris burning is Georgia’s number one cause of wildfire. Campfires, outdoor cooking, even…

…Georgia counties, and soil injectors are available at GFC County Units within the hemlock’s native range. Both soil drench kits and soil injectors can be checked out with a rental…

…my career, I have worked with private and public land managers, all while continuing training, deploying, and moving up in the Incident Command System. Through all of this, there have…

…person you’re tasked with guiding this summer, think natural resources! There are numerous tools available to nurture the critical connection between young people and the environment. We may not be…