Landowners Can Help Reduce Wildfire in Georgia
…you remember the requirements, so be sure to check them out: Burn Notification Changes. One aspect of the new law, the requirement for sunup to sundown only burning, is a…
Georgia Forestry Commission Helping Fight Western Wildfires
…from Georgia traveled this past weekend to the Summit Trail Fire near Inchelium, WA., where they were assigned to various duties and posts in surrounding areas. “Georgia is extremely grateful…
“Friends that travel together, stay together”: Hand Crews of the Georgia Forestry Commission
…wildland personal protective equipment, which is not particularly breathable in the dead of summer. The temperatures get high, and crew members have fire surrounding them on most every corner. And…
Georgia’s Family Forest Landowners – 2021
…Based on a recent mail-based survey (1143 respondents), this infographic summarizes the key characteristics of Georgia’s family forest landowners, highlighting the key differences between male and female landowners. This information…
Leaf Watch Report for October 27th, 2021
…of yellow and red. Sweetgum is primarily green but continues to show occasional patches of dull reds and browns. Dogwood recently surpassed peak as its vivid reds are fading to…
Leaf Watch Report for November 4th, 2021
…yellow. While oak and maple have made the largest contributions to overall color this week, previously vivid sourwood, blackgum, and dogwood have surpassed peak. Leaves have dropped and bright shades…
11-11-21 Leaf Watch Report
Color change has surpassed peak in a majority of NW GA. Overlooks are showing duller shades of yellow, brown and gold, with occasional patches of red. There is very little green left and many species such as yellow poplar, sourwood, and blackgum have lost a majority of their leaves, resulting in patches with little to no color.
A Look Back at GFC in 2021
…Heath to convert truck bays at our local office into a mass vaccination site for the surrounding area. In March of 2021, GFC worked to assist the city of Newnan…
The Timber Harvest Notification Website is Live!
…surveying, designing, and testing went into the THN website, and those associated with the project say they’re pleased with the results. It’s considered a “win-win” for counties and harvesters. It…
Prescribed Burn Time in Georgia
…all surrounding counties. The contents of each trailer were selected with feedback from local landowners. The first trailer (Marion Co.) was assembled with the support of local partners and without…
