…and smoother. Pollens from hardwoods, weeds, and grasses are more irritable to those who suffer from allergies. There’s no time for a breather once spring tree pollen has subsided and…

…conditions are right for burning yard debris, our citizens burn. But below-average rainfall and good drying days with high winds make for a very busy day for a forest ranger….

…found, that site is marked as eradicated. Even eradicated sites get follow-up visits to ensure this invasive weed has not returned. The success of this program is shown in the…

…uncontrolled. We also must ensure that our squad and lives are kept safe in the process. Getting so close to the fire and seeing its volatility and power gave me…

…bring on the problems. While this can affect all of our southern pines, longleaf pine is generally resistant to these pathogens. Across areas of north Georgia, landowners reported that the…

…let’s also remember to protect our communities, our land, and our fellow citizens from unintended mistakes that can have devastating consequences. Many areas in Georgia have gone weeks without any…

…boards with community foresters – volunteer groups of citizens who want to help their urban forests. We could offer them grant support in a few different forms at these meetings….