GFC’s Rural Fire Defense Program (RFD)
…Basic Wildland Fire Training, Wildland PPE at a 50/50 match, and assists the Georgia Fire Academy. During my time as Rural Fire Defense Manager, I have had the opportunity to…
PLT and Me!
…my previous participation in 4-H Forestry judging taught me how to identify the leaves of a sassafras tree. At the end of the week, we got a patch for the…
Carbon Registry
…landowner realize value for carbon sequestration? The sale of “carbon credits” could provide a new opportunity for income on a regular, ongoing basis. Systems that match emission-dependent companies with tree…
CONCERNING SOUTHERN PINE BEETLE OUTLOOK FOR 2024
…inspect their trees for signs of SPB. Those symptoms include fading crown color, dropping green needles, pitch on the tree that resembles popcorn, and boring/sawdust left by the insects chewing…
WILDFIRE RISK HIGH AS JULY FOURTH HOLIDAY APPROACHES
…A clear, open space away from dry grass, brush, or flammable materials is required. It should be a safe distance from forests, fields, and structures that could catch fire. Keep…
