Appreciating “Good Fire” in the Forest
…turkey, white-tailed deer, many songbirds, gopher tortoises, the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker and other fire-dependent species. Prescribed burning is the only known forest management method which perpetuates the longleaf/wiregrass ecosystem, Georgia’s…
Georgia to Celebrate Trees’ Many Benefits on Arbor Day
…middle of our planting season,” said Chuck Williams, Director of the Georgia Forestry Commission. “Whether you’re adding trees to your yard, a city park, or any other landscape, you’re doing…
Human Resources Information
…have experienced discrimination based on your medical or physical disabilities, please contact the Human Resources Department by phone (678-476-6220) or in person, or fill out and mail this form. Commitment…
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…
Insecticide Applicators and Vendors for Hemlock Woolly Adelgids
…Grow It Green GPAL # 11393 Kevin Johnson 706.258.2420 or 866.883.2420 www.hemlocks.org Hemlock Healers, Inc. GPAL # 08248 Frank Varvoutis 828.734.7819 or 828.926.7883 www.hemlockhealers.com Rustic Contrysides, LLC GPAL # 04537…
Cogongrass in Georgia
…of cogongrass is the fluffy white seed heads that are produced in the spring (March-June) immediately following grass “green-up.” Cogongrass is the only warm season grass that produces cotton-like seeds…
Carefully Planned “Good Fires” Prevent Bad Ones
…turkey, white-tailed deer, many songbirds, gopher tortoises, the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker and other fire-dependent species. Prescribed burning is the only known forest management method which perpetuates the longleaf/wiregrass ecosystem, Georgia’s…
Forests for Georgia, Georgia for Forests
Executive Summary Georgia is an ideal place to live and work – offering a quality of life that is unmatched. We are business friendly, benefit from a temperate climate and…
Area Timber Thefts Yield Arrest and More Investigation
…other landowners will be determined by stump cruises at later dates. Georgia’s timber theft law was enacted in 2014. If convicted of these charges, Price could face a prison sentence…
Forestry Education Tools at Hand Through New Websites
…programs are now being administered by the Georgia Forestry Commission, giving teachers a wealth of study tools and hands-on learning opportunities that enrich students’ environmental awareness. Project Learning Tree is…
