Hurricane Cleanup Deadlines at Hand
…approximately 7,000 Georgia forest landowners, most in the southwest corner of the state. More than two million acres of forestland were damaged, which had an estimated timber value of $763…
North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Ends September 30
…sufficient moisture in some parts of the state to lower the overall fire danger, however there are some pockets of dryness in the northwest part of the state and in…
RX Burn Trailer Flyer
A trailer containing tools which supplement and assist landowners in conducting safe prescribed burning is now available for rent through the Georgia Forestry Commission. The West Central Georgia Forest Landowners Association initiated the idea to provide local forestland managers with professional equipment needed to conduct safer and more efficient prescribed burns. The trailer and tools are also used at training events for private landowners.
GFC Leaf Watch: October 30, 2020
…We lost a little ground but there is still color to be found and more developing.” Northwest GA (Ridge and Valley/Cumberland Plateau): Over the past week, color change in elevations…
GFC Leaf Watch: November 5, 2020 (final leaf watch post)
Northwest GA (Ridge and Valley/Cumberland Plateau): Peak color has passed in a majority of NW GA, as last week’s high winds and heavy rains encouraged the loss of the remaining…
Storm Timber Impact Assessment Report
The National Weather Service (NWS) determined an EF-4 tornado crossed Heard, Coweta, and Fayette Counties in the late hours of March 25, 2021 and into the early hours of March 26, 2021. The tornado touched down at approximately 11:37 PM EDT, west of Franklin, Georgia, ending at approximately 12:30 AM EDT just north of Peachtree City, Georgia
Weather Conditions within a 24 hour period
If you would like to see the current weather conditions within a 24 hour period for the Co-Op Area (Oakland Station – North Marion County), please click this link.
Lumber Boom Not Benefitting Southern Forest Owners – So What Now?
…increased demand, some movement to increase output capacity and a few new mills are in the works. West Fraser has said that they will invest about $150 million at five…
Educating future generation of decision-makers and others about the importance of our natural resources
…opportunities and free resources for educators! PLT’s newest guide, “Explore Your Environment K-8,” contains 50 activities that are correlated to state standards and can easily be integrated into established curriculums….
Leaf Watch Report October 7th, 2021
Northwest GA Specific (Ridge and Valley/Cumberland Plateau): Cooler nights, sunny days, and adequate rainfall are signaling the beginning of the fall foliage season. Trees are on track to display vivid…
