North Georgia Burn Ban Boosts Air Quality
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 26, 2022 On May 1, an outdoor burn ban will begin in 54 Georgia counties, primarily in the northern half of the state. Affected residents are…
NORTH GEORGIA BURN BAN BOOSTS AIR QUALITY
On May 1, an outdoor burn ban will begin in 54 Georgia counties, primarily in the northern half of the state. Affected residents are asked to refrain from burning yard and land clearing debris, whose smoke can negatively impact the state’s air quality during the hot summer months by contributing to high ozone levels. These conditions have been linked to lung and heart disease in humans. Please see this .pdf for more details.
In the Saddle of Unsung Heroes: Cross-training as a Wildland Firefighter
…I was only familiar with one other participant. At 0930 on Monday, we joined the rest of the cadre, where we got the daily weather report and our Incident Action…
Needlecast in Pines
…the outer needles are dead, but the bud remains green with new growth. BSNB is easily controlled in young longleaf stands with the use of prescribed fire. While BSNB has…
Berrien County Woods Arson Suspect Jailed
…and the Georgia Forestry Commission investigators for all their hard work in putting this criminal behind bars.” “This suspect was already on 10-year felony probation for family violence,” said Berrien…
My Experience as an Urban and Community Forestry Intern
…we live around daily in our urban forests are just as important. Urban or community trees provide many benefits, such as heat reduction, shade, stormwater management, improved air quality, and…
Leaf Watch Report for September 28th, 2022
…but should not impact this year’s fall foliage. The forest canopy throughout all elevations in north-central Georgia is primarily green. Species specifics: Maple – starting to show tinges of orange…
Georgia Marks National Forest Products Week October 17-23
…across the country in recognizing the vital role forests play in our daily lives. Georgia is known as the #1 Forestry State in the Nation for many reasons. Its 22-million…
Benefits of Outdoor Exercise
…physical activity, Dr. Kimberly Champney accepted our invitation to write this relevant blog. It’s time for the holidays, and chances are your calendar is filling up with opportunities for family…
Think Trees for the Holidays
…tree from one of the state’s many tree farms. The Georgia Forestry Commission maintains a list of growers throughout the state who can supply you and your family with a…
