GFC’s Local Forest Ranger and WUI Specialist Receives Fire Prevention Award
…that was beginning to rival historic 2016 fall fire season conditions. Records indicate English’s program outreach over the past five years impacted close to 29,000 people at events large and…
Reflections on the Big Fire of 2007
…cabs, enveloped by dense, black smoke. At one point, Sorrells radioed them directions to blast their horns, so rescuers could pinpoint their locations. It was then that Sorrells also realized…
Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)
…plan with one or more improvements being made to the forest/woodlands in the past 10 years; managed with no apparent erosion on harvested or burned areas, roads, skid trails and…
Georgia ReLeaf Grant Program
…health benefits to combat the effects of climate change. Projects submitted must be for 1) Tree Planting projects and/or 2) Tree Giveaway events which meet at least one of the…
Would wood work? Builders eye mass timber for construction, conservation
By Dan Chapman, Public Affairs Specialist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Hawkinsville, Georgia – Dr. John Bembry roams his 2,200-acre tree farm pointing out the ecological wonders bestowed…
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…
“We follow in the footsteps of great aviators…”: GFC Air Ops Unit in History
…Operations unit is a good example, unlike my knees, of something that is getting better with age. And if our past is any indication, the future is looking bright for…
Conservation Woodland Program
…actively being used for a qualifying purpose. You must provide the required proof and at least half of your property is currently active in a bona fide agriculture use. Such…
10-20-21 Leaf Watch Report
The past week has been cool and sunny with a little rain, allowing many of the trees to slowly progress with color change. Areas with high concentrations of blackgum and sourwood are currently showing the most vivid colors providing differing shades of red and orange. Sassafras is also beginning to show a variety of colors including yellow, orange and red.
10-27-21 Leaf Watch Report
Foliage color change is steadily progressing and is most visible in areas above 2000 feet. Sourwood and blackgum continue to provide a majority of the red patches seen from overlooks and ridges. Hickory and poplar have made the most significant changes over the past week as they are beginning to display a mix of vivid yellows, golds, and browns.
