Forestry Continues to Boost State’s Economy
…Commission Director Chuck Williams. “The number of jobs and compensation are up, dollars brought into the state are up, and tax revenue generated for the state was $970 million. Simultaneously,…
GFC Intern Spotlight: Jackson Wright – Learning About GFC State Lands
…time with the State Lands Department has been an excellent opportunity for me to grow as a forester. Working under and alongside experienced foresters including Ben Hammond, Morgan Cook, and…
Don’t Move Firewood.org
The Don’t Move Firewood campaign is an outreach partnership managed by The Nature Conservancy. The overarching goal of the campaign is to protect trees and forests all across North America from invasive insects and diseases that can travel in or on contaminated firewood.
High Fire Danger Impacts Outdoor Burning
…show reasonable fire prevention precautions were not taken. Though burning leaf piles and campfires are hallmarks of fall, Georgia’s current drought is impacting decisions to burn outdoors. The Georgia Forestry…
Smokey Bear Website
Visit the official Smokey Bear website for all types of resources on how to prevent wildfires, safe camp fires, and learn about the history of Smokey Bear Wildfire Prevention campaign.
Laurel Wilt Disease Associated with Redbay Ambrosia Beetle
…albidum), pondspice (Litsea aestivalis), pondberry (Lindera melissifolia – federally endangered), silk bay (Persea humilis), bay Laurel (Lourus nobilis), and camphortree (Cinnamomum camphora.) This insect/disease infestation complex is projected to continue…
Tree Plantings Highlight Georgia’s Arbor Day in February
…shade. They are the ultimate renewable resource.” In recognition of Arbor Day, the Georgia Forestry Commission kicked off a reforestation campaign in Newnan on February 10. To help renew 567…
Soil Injector Loan Program for Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
To schedule the use of a soil injector or soil drench kit contact one of the following offices: Soil Injector Kit Locations Dade County GFC Office: 706-657-4211 Dawson County GFC…
Chattahoochee Fall Line Prescribed Fire Cooperative
…to increase the number of acres burned which will enhance native ecosystems and reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. When we talked to local landowners, we discovered that many are…