Prescribed Burn Time in Georgia
…remote control. You can even turn it on and off without leaving the seat of the ATV. It is powerful enough to blow branches, thatch, and leaves from most firebreaks….
High Fire Danger Prompts Outdoor Burning Warnings this Weekend
…this weekend. Burning permits may also be temporarily suspended in certain areas until conditions change. “Most of Georgia has been placed under a fire weather watch through Sunday and a…
COGONGRASS: IF YOU SEE IT, REPORT IT!
…be found when you dig up a small patch. How to report it – You can report any suspected cogongrass locations to your GFC forester, local GFC office, or through…
Bloom-time BOLO for Invasive Weed in Georgia
…wind, similar to dandelion seeds. Additional ways to identify cogongrass include yellow-green leaf blades with serrated edges that are rough to the touch, and a circular, thatch-like growth pattern. Cogongrass…
In the Saddle of Unsung Heroes: Cross-training as a Wildland Firefighter
…is the “IRPG” or Incident Response Pocket Guide. It contains the requirements and guidelines a ranger must live by – the “10 Standard Firefighting Orders” and “18 Watch Out Situations.”…
Arbor Day Foundation Georgia Tree Planting Program
…the inspection and needed forest management recommendations if applicable. General Guidelines Tree species selected should be commercial, native and match the site. Planting area must be a minimum of 10…
GFC Launches Weekly Fall Foliage Updates
…Georgia to enjoy the colorful views. Information about leaf changes can be found at GaTrees.org, with a blog and colorful photos that are free to be shared using #GALeafWatch. The…
Learning to Lead: GFC Foresters Come Together for Leadership Conference in Helen, GA
…Having a good balance of all four colors helps keep our organization efficient and guarantees that we are serving our state in the best possible way. Watch this video to…
North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Lifted
…must follow the “Take 5” method of lighting that first match. “Our first concern is always safety,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Chief of Protection Frank Sorrells. “The ‘Take 5 Star’…
Georgia Gets Growing with Tree-planting Grants
…Reduction Act (IRA) funding that must be used in disadvantaged communities, and the second is non-IRA funding that requires a match. “The diversity of projects chosen to receive funding represents…
