Educating future generation of decision-makers and others about the importance of our natural resources
Written by Chelsea York | Education Conservation Coordinator Back-to-school time is well underway, and though the traditional school bus and in-class learning model has changed, the season still signifies a…
Leaf Watch Report October 13th, 2021
…majority of all dogwoods have changed from red to burgundy, with many accented with bright red berries. Lower elevations are still primarily dominated by yellows from poplars and birches. Areas…
Leaf Watch Report for November 11th, 2021
…yellow/red with many fully changed but good color in all elevations Oak – Above 2000’ light red/yellow with some deep and bright reds turning brown above 3500’ Black gum –Red/…
A Look Back at GFC in 2021
…all, I’m proud to have changed and grown alongside our agency professionals. GFC has made some significant steps forward and some of our accomplishments include: Centennial Celebration – Conducted 7…
Georgia’s Conservation Woodland Program
…may be overlooked and undermanaged because it measures 20 acres or fewer. No matter how much forestland you have, every bit of it matters to you. Georgia’s Conservation Woodland Program…
2021 Low Water Crossing Installation in Lower Coastal Plain
The Federal Clean Water Act, Section 404, exempts normal, established, ongoing silvicultural activities from the permitting process for discharges of dredged or fill material in jurisdictional wetlands; provided that 15 federal mandates are complied with.
This crossing:
• Crossing Purpose: To access timber for harvesting
• Alternatives: Other side would have required crossing another stream and building a new road
• Primary objective of State Forest: Timber Production
• Management Plan: Harvest timber and then reforest
Prescribed Burn Time in Georgia
…or damaged (not related to normal wear and tear) items will be invoiced along with the daily rental rate. Additionally, if you have a completed Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) for…
Recognizing the Value of ‘Good Forest Fires’
…said Tim Lowrimore. “They give us thousands of products, places to play, natural beauty, and much, much more. It’s important that all Georgians recognize the tremendous value that well-managed forests…
Forest Water Quality Team Honored for Outstanding Achievements
…GA; Paul McDaniel, Central GA; Bert Earley, SW GA; and Matt Mrizek, SE GA. “The crucial link between clean water supplies and healthy, well-managed forests is clear,” said Lowrimore. “We…
Newnan Tornado Recovery – One Year Later
…for emergency vehicles and GFC helped coordinate debris clean-up priorities. The GFC’s Urban Forest Strike Team did extensive inspections of the damaged tree canopy and provided assessments critical to federal…
