Georgia’s Conservation Woodland Program
…for animals, you can certainly grow food for yourself! We provide documents and external links to assist with recommendations for best-growing selections and soil amendments for optimal outcomes. With the…
“The Best Time to Plant a Tree was Yesterday.”
…out in force and helped us kick off our upcoming tree giveaways. While we all work to recover and restore our own individual homes and yards, we can agree that…
High Fire Danger Prompts Outdoor Burning Warnings this Weekend
…people, damage to homes and other structures, as well as loss of timberlands.” For more information about fire weather, fire safety, and services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org….
Prevention Tactics Shared as Fire Danger Rises
…to make sure combustible materials are removed from the immediate perimeter of their homes and other structures,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Fire Prevention Team Leader Mark Wiles. “Hazardous ignition zones…
North Georgia Burn Ban Boosts Air Quality
…between fires and woodlands and structures, burn times from sunrise to sunset, burner attendance at the fire, and reasonable precautions such as weather awareness and suppression tools. Full details including…
In the Saddle of Unsung Heroes: Cross-training as a Wildland Firefighter
…tabletop demonstration. Our objectives were to evaluate the situation and think of ways to mitigate the wildfire while protecting lives, homes, and property. This was a tricky situation, mandating our…
Christmas Tree Vendor Directory
Vendor Name, Contact Name, City, Tree Species , , Phone: County: Open Date: Mon: Tue: Wed: Thu: Fri: Sat: Sun: Rushing’s Ole Mill Farm Joel & Tammy Rushing 128 Cecil…
North GA Burn Ban to be Lifted October 1
…precautions were taken in advance, if a wildfire does result.” The five safety precautions mandated by law are: set spacing distances between fires and woodlands and structures, burn times from…
Wildfire Danger Elevated Across Georgia
…Be 50 feet from any structure (homes, shed, barns, etc.) TIME – Burn only from sunrise to sunset ATTENDANCE – Never leave your fire unattended and it must be out…
Think Trees for the Holidays
…of carbon annually and provide each of us with environmental services and products we depend on all year long. Clean air. Filtered water. Homes for wildlife and places for camping,…
