Application Resources for Tree City USA
Several tools are available to help you meet the four standards and complete your application for Tree City USA recognition.
Green Buffers for Screening and Noise Reduction
This document discusses basic landscape tools and guidelines for optimizing sound reduction and visual screening.
2022 Water Quality Area Map
The state is divided into five regions to ensure the best management of water controls.
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) in Georgia
…control are options currently being used in Georgia. Historically, these have been used in separate areas. However, combinations of chemical and biological control at the same site are also being…
Pine Bark Beetles in Georgia
…to the odor produced by wind-thrown trees and trees damaged or killed by nature or man. Living pine trees are infested when stressed by: drought, age, tree competition in overcrowded…
Prescribed Fire Advisories
…and Ware Reggie Forecine (912) 496-7366 February 4, 2020 Liberty and McIntosh Tyler Blaine (912) 506-8372 February 3, 2020 Charlton, Clinch, Echols and Ware Brantley Boatright (912) 496-7366 February 3,…
Virtual Meeting Brings Together Prescribed Fire Proponents
…our communities.” Georgia Forestry Commission Acting Director Gary White will open the meeting with an update on “The State of Fire in Georgia.” Recent air quality episodes will be discussed…
Georgia Census 2020
…privacy are protected. Join us at the Georgia Forestry Commission by making your voice count! Click here my2020census.gov/, and spread the word to help your community receive the funding it…
Think safety before starting a burn.
* Georgia law no longer requires notification to the Georgia Forestry Commission by people planning to burn yard debris. Charges may apply if wildfire results from escaped burning and evidence…
Certified Burners Early Permit System
…a certification program for those who practice prescribed burning. To learn more about certification courses, please go to our Prescribed Burn Certification page. Tools for Planning and Executing your Prescribed…
