COGONGRASS: IF YOU SEE IT, REPORT IT!
…for over 16 years. And, we have been more successful at keeping this invader in check than any other state. The education part of this program uses workshops and presentations…
GFC Applications for the Southern Pine Beetle Cost Share Program (SPB) and Invasive Plant Control Cost Share Program (IPCP).
…This year, tree planting assistance ($100/acre) is available, and four prevention practices are eligible for the SPB 2022 funding year: non-commercial thinning ($70/acre), herbicide release ($40/acre), prescribed burning ($5/acre), and…
How Fire Earns GOOD Marks in the Forest
…that can fuel dangerous wildfires, plus it plays a strong role in forest regeneration.” Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Commissioner Mark Williams said last year DNR’s Wildlife Resources Division…
Here comes summer – your trees are getting thirsty!
…be considered established. An additional year of supplemental watering may be needed if that year has long periods of high temperatures and drought. Another formula to remember is this: water…
Southern Pine Beetle and Invasive Plant Control Cost Share Programs Now Accepting Applications!
…and tree vigor, which can prevent or minimize the impacts of southern pine beetle infestations. This year, tree planting assistance ($100/acre) is available, and four prevention practices are eligible for…
What I Did On My Summer Vacation…
…a Project Wet, WILD, and Learning Tree Facilitator for a few years now and had expectations that this would be just another recertification opportunity with a few outings here and…
Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands
…average in state-managed WMA’s every year. The Dawson Forest has 28 miles of horse and mountain bike trails and two formal camping areas. Users are required to have either a…
Carrollton Resident Takes Leadership Role for Georgia Forestry
…GFC’s mission and work and joined the agency shortly after graduation. During the last 10 years he has served in a variety of forest management positions, including District Water Quality…
Area Forest Landowners Receiving Top-Rated Service
…award-winning service provided them by the Georgia Forestry Commission’s (GFC) Berrien County Unit, which earned the agency’s South Zone Unit of the Year award for FY23. “The GFC annually reviews…
SOUTHWEST GEORGIA FORESTERS #1 FOR AREA FIRE PROTECTION
…“best of the best.” Employees in Camilla-based Area 9 have been recognized as GFC’s Statewide Area of the Year for FY23. “You’ve heard the saying, ‘there is no I in…
