What I Did On My Summer Vacation…

GFC Guest Blog by Charlee Glenn, Southern Conservation Trust In June I was lucky enough to attend the Georgia Teacher Conservation Workshop, “Exploring Forestry and Wildlife in Georgia.” I’ve been…

Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands

…eventually became owned by European settlers. During the 1930’s through most of the 1950’s, Roscoe Tucker, an attorney and citizen of Dawson County, routinely purchased small farms and forestland that…

Fire Risk Rising Rapidly with Onset of Cold Front

…call 1-800-GA-TREES (1-800-428-7337) and follow the prompts. If a wildfire breaks out, do not attempt to extinguish it. Wildfires spread surprisingly rapidly and can cause serious burn injuries or death…

Certified Burner Reciprocal Agreement

…mailed in. In order to be considered valid and legal, the original (no copies) must be submitted with a notary seal and signature. Mail to: Ga. Forestry Commission Attn: Prescribed…

Forests & Water: A Critical Combination

…only do they provide essential products like lumber and paper, but forestland itself is a resource with a long list of attributes. Wildlife habitat, recreation and aesthetics, carbon storage, and…

GEORGIA FORESTS: A RENEWABLE INSURANCE POLICY

…contiguous forestland and the benefits they provide. The report highlights the need for attention to these shifts in property trends. “This report details the incredible accomplishments and opportunities Georgia forestry…

BILLY LANCASTER SUMMER YOUTH CAMP  

…of ingenuity. They say camp cultivates a sense of responsibility towards the environment and teaches crucial attributes such as adaptability and critical thinking, which sets them on a path to…

OUTDOOR BURN BAN BOOSTS SUMMER AIR QUALITY

…to sunset, burner attendance at the fire, and reasonable precautions such as weather awareness and suppression tools. Full details including video resources can be found at https://gatrees.org/burn-permits-and-notifications/. Georgia’s outdoor summer…

CONCERNING SOUTHERN PINE BEETLE OUTLOOK FOR 2024

…moderate in the western and north Georgia regions. Southern pine beetles are attracted to damaged and stressed trees, such as those struck by lightning or left behind by severe weather….