Think safety before starting a burn.
…machine-piled vegetation and area burning (land clearing, burning off understory or acreage), call your local GFC county office at https://gatrees.org/about/county-contacts/. Standard fire emergency tools include shovels, water and a cellphone,…
Searching for the Next “Great American Tree”
…year to commemorate the country’s most remarkable trees. The contest is open to everyone, with a submission deadline of May 31, 2019 to www.Americangrove.org. To enter, submit a photograph of…
PLANNING A SAFE & FUN FOURTH OF JULY
Summer is in full swing and many people are making plans for the next big holiday – the Fourth of July! As we recognize the establishment of our country’s independence,…
Forest Certification Programs
…Initiative (SFI) was developed for larger corporate landowners. American Tree Farm (ATF) provides a certification system for non-industrial landowners who have smaller holdings. Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has membership concentrated…
Incident Command System
…How Does the Incident Command System Work? With GFC, every wildfire has an Incident Commander (IC). For a small wildfire, the IC is a County Ranger with a tractor-plow unit….
Forest Certification
…sustainable wood sourcing. Trends toward a higher demand for certified wood products could result in competition and higher prices for the certified timber. Does GFC recommend certification? GFC neither recommends…
Care For Your Trees
Are my trees healthy? To keep access and track tree health, homeowners should keep a photo log of their trees and conduct periodic self-surveys. Make a note of: the location…
Educator Resources
…those habitats. External Website exclamation-circle No resources found- please try another search term. Tree Advocacy Organizations Athens Community Tree Council Coastal Bryan Tree Foundation Cobb Trees Georgia Tree Council Marietta…
Cogongrass in Georgia
…through or near a known or suspected cogongrass spot since this could move seed or root fragments to other areas. Resources 2024 Cogongrass Spring Update 2024 Cogongrass Winter Update 2024…
Carefully Planned “Good Fires” Prevent Bad Ones
…fire to safely mimic these natural forces, carefully applying controlled burning under specific weather conditions to enhance reforestation, aesthetics and forest access. The Georgia Prescribed Fire Council invites the public…
