North Georgia Burn Ban Helps Boost Air Quality
…air quality by contributing to high ozone levels. These conditions have been linked to lung and heart disease in humans. “The restrictions are required by the state Environmental Protection Division,”…
Southern Pine Beetles
…both being influenced by drought. Outbreaks occurring in the Coastal Plain are more sporadic and can be triggered by flooding or drought. Outbreaks may persist for one to three years….
Georgia’s Burn Notification System Changes – Coming Soon!
…are applicable and may be more restrictive than state law. In addition, restrictions on burning in 54 northern Georgia counties under the Environmental Protection Division summer burn ban from May…
Invasive Plant Control Program (IPCP)
…The current list of species for this program is: Privet sp. (Ligustrum sinense, Ligustrum japonicum, and Ligustrum lucidum) Japanese climbing fern (Lygodium japonicum) Chinese Tallowtree (Triadica sebifera) Chinaberry (Melia azedarach)…
Wildlife Incentives for Nongame and Game Species (Project WINGS)
…year on up to 10 acres per grant. The maximum total payment for the three-year contract cannot exceed $1,500. Contract Length 3 years Application Process Applications are accepted by Natural…
Huber “Trees for Georgia” Program
…Habersham, Hall, Hart, Jackson, Lincoln, Lumpkin, Madison, Morgan, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Stephens, Taliaferro, Walton, White and Wilkes. The funds will be used to purchase GFC seedlings, which will be given to…
Georgia Burn Notification Law Changing
…addition, restrictions on burning in 54 northern Georgia counties under the Environmental Protection Division summer burn ban from May 1-September 30 continue to be in effect. Burning of debris generated…
Landowners Can Help Reduce Wildfire in Georgia
…to GFC and the Environmental Protection Division from people whose evening activities are negatively impacted by lingering smoke. Some things about burning have not changed, and that includes an ongoing…
“Friends that travel together, stay together”: Hand Crews of the Georgia Forestry Commission
…the sides of mountains as tall as the eye can see, working hard, 12-14 hours a day. They carry fire gear on their backs and haul hand tools and chainsaws,…
New Rules in Effect as North Georgia Burn Ban is Lifted
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 27, 2021 Georgia’s annual summer ban on outdoor burning will be lifted on October 1. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division mandates the fire restrictions from May…
