Fire Risk Rising Rapidly with Onset of Cold Front
…call 1-800-GA-TREES (1-800-428-7337) and follow the prompts. If a wildfire breaks out, do not attempt to extinguish it. Wildfires spread surprisingly rapidly and can cause serious burn injuries or death…
GFC Director Lowrimore Named One of Georgia’s 500 Most Influential Leaders
…protect our forests from catastrophic wildfires and insect and disease outbreaks.” Looking ahead, Lowrimore said he believes the future of forestry in Georgia is as bright as he’s ever seen….
Forest Agency Strengthens Regional Focus
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 7, 2023 The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) has named five employees to its new team of Region Managers, who will lead the agency’s efforts to serve…
Carrollton Resident Takes Leadership Role for Georgia Forestry
…Coordinator, State Lead for Longleaf Restoration, and Georgia Champion Tree Program Coordinator. He said he has also valued in- and out-of-state assignments, responding to wildfires, winter storms, hurricanes, and tornadoes….
Defenders of Georgia’s Healthy Forests
…many cases the invasive species does not have any natural predators in the new location. This can allow it to grow in population and spread rapidly. When this happens, the…
GEORGIA FORESTS: A RENEWABLE INSURANCE POLICY
…Georgia forestry has to offer the world,” Lowrimore said. “Forests are a renewable resource uniquely qualified for sustainability.” To read the 2024 Sustainability Report for Georgia’s Forests, go to https://bit.ly/4ap1o6Z…
CONCERNING SOUTHERN PINE BEETLE OUTLOOK FOR 2024
…local forester with questions or to get help identifying SPB activity here: https://gatrees.org/gfc-contacts/county-contacts/. To read the full report and learn more about services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org….
SMOKEY BEAR & KEVIN BACON SAY “PLAY IT SAFE” WITH WILDFIRES
SMOKEY BEAR & KEVIN BACON SAY “PLAY IT SAFE” WITH WILDFIRES The Georgia Forestry Commission and Macon Bacon baseball are “teaming up” this summer to spread the word about fire…
