Final Leaf Watch Report for November 17th, 2021

…to 136. Northeast: In mid to higher elevations (2000’ +) the majority of species have surpassed peak and only a few are exhibiting color. Below that, roadsides and field perimeters…

A Look Back at GFC in 2021

…stakeholders and all of our supporters. Thank you for all you’ve done for our agency over the past 12 months. You have helped the Georgia Forestry Commission move forward with…

Prescribed Burn Time in Georgia

…your property the daily rental rate is cut in half to $50 per day. FSP’s are written to help each landowner reach their long-term management objectives as fast as possible….

Certified Burners Early Permit System

…Executing your Prescribed Burn Below are a few resources for helping you plan and prepare for your next Prescribed Burn: Fire Weather Forecast Prescribed Burn Plan Smoke Management Plan V-Smoke…

Area Forestry Employees Earn 2021 Performance Awards

…projects, and served in wildland suppression firefighting capacities out west last summer. “The GFC bar is set high,” said Lowrimore. “Many of our team members made exceptional strides last year,…

Local Forestry Employees Earn 2021 Performance Award

…bar is set high,” said Lowrimore. “Many of our units made exceptional strides last year, and it’s clear county personnel have a steadfast focus on high-quality service to the State…

Local Forestry Employees Earn 2021 Performance Award

…set high,” said Lowrimore. “Many of our units made exceptional strides last year, and it’s clear county personnel have a steadfast focus on high-quality service to the State of Georgia.”…

Newnan Tornado Recovery – One Year Later

…Newnan, GA 30263. It can be accessed from 1st Ave. at Long Place. More than 15,000 large, mature trees were lost,” said Lowrimore. “Over the past year, we’ve worked to…

COGONGRASS: IF YOU SEE IT, REPORT IT!

…weeds and since its introduction in 1911, it has been spreading almost unchecked across the Southeast. Once cogongrass becomes established in an area, it chokes out native vegetation and becomes…