GFC’s Local Forest Ranger and WUI Specialist Receives Fire Prevention Award
…citizens of Georgia every day. Their dedication is routinely recognized by customers, legislators, and others, yet we all cheer louder when one of our own is selected for meaningful awards….
Legislature Marks Forest Agency’s Centennial
…citizens who care deeply about trees and the many benefits they provide.” Georgia is known as the #1 forestry state in the nation for the value and variety of products…
Think safety before starting a burn.
…planning to ensure prescribed burners can still accomplish their objectives. The primary concern when conducting a prescribed burn must always be safety. Recently, GFC rangers responded to fires that got…
North Georgia Burn Ban Helps Boost Air Quality
…Haralson, Heard, Henry, Houston, Jackson, Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Lumpkin, Madison, Meriwether, Monroe, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Paulding, Peach, Pickens, Pike, Polk, Putnam, Richmond, Rockdale, Spalding, Troup, Twiggs, Upson, Walker and Walton….
Pine Bark Beetles
…between the species, all Ips beetles are similar in appearance and are easily distinguished from other bark beetles. The rear end of their abdomens is scooped out and spined (four…
Southern Pine Beetles
…selectively removing those that are diseased. Certain pathogens that lead to diseases, such as pitch canker, littleleaf disease and other root diseases, can weaken pines and create stands that are…
Invasive Plant Control Program (IPCP)
…Callery Pear (Pyrus calleryana) Non-native olive sp. (Elaeagnus pungens, Elaeagnus umbellata, Elaeagnus angustifolia) Kudzu (Pueraria montana) Wisteria (Wisteria floribunda) Pay Rate Participants receive a rate of $40 per acre for…
One Tree Planted – Reforestation Program
…for cost-share reimbursement. A GFC Forester will visit the site after planting to ensure the reforestation plan is followed. If the plan is not followed or the designated area is…
Would wood work? Builders eye mass timber for construction, conservation
…pine. The veterinarian lays fire to all his longleaf every two or three years, ensuring perfect habitat for eastern indigo snakes and gopher tortoises. Tortoise burrows are flagged before any…
Georgia Forestry Commission Helping Fight Western Wildfires
…training and educational courses throughout the year to maintain their qualifications. Firefighters are held to rigorous fitness standards, ensuring they can work 16-hour days in adverse conditions while hiking through…
