Ips Engraver Beetle Outbreak (2016)
Ips engraver beetles continue to heavily infest drought-stressed trees in northern and central Georgia.
Hurricane Michael Recovery Assistance
Helpful Resources TitleDescriptionDocument Type Forest Debris Management Program Performance Form Form to help you gather the appropriate information for Forest Debris Management Program (FDMP) activities. PDF HB 4EX Bill Bill…
2019 Georgia’s Best Management Practices for Forestry Manual
The purpose of this manual is to inform landowners, foresters, timber buyers, loggers, site preparation and reforestation contractors, and others involved with silvicultural operations about common-sense, economical and effective practices to minimize non-point source pollution (soil erosion and stream sedimentation) and thermal pollution. These minimum practices are called BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES and are commonly referred to as BMPs.
2020 Lower Savannah River Watershed (LSRW) Initiative – Announcement
Announcement of the LSRW Initiative to support state forestry commissions and water utilities by strengthening the forest and drinking water connection through projects that enhance public surface water supplies.
Total Maximum Daily Loadings (TMDL)
In July of 1997, the state of Georgia came under a federal court order to develop Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) rates and implementation plans on water quality impaired stream segments. GFC was tasked with developing the forestry component for TMDL plans.
GFC and COVID-19
…call and available to respond to wildfire emergencies as usual. To report a wildfire, call us. If human lives or structures are in danger, call 911. Most other GFC staff…
GFC’s Stance on Burning during the COVID-19 Pandemic (4/9/2020)
…GFC is following our established criteria for burn permitting. These criteria already strongly consider smoke impacts on human populations and on safety. And we are continuing our search for additional…
Howard E. Bennett Museum
…destroyed too much of the structure. Some of the wormy chestnut lumber, however, was salvaged, and is now a part of the museum’s framing, sub-flooring and porch roof. Most of…
Caring for your Trees: Proper Watering
…trees are transplanted, they can experience “transplant shock.” It is critical to water newly planted trees during the establishment phase to promote root growth, mitigate issues related to heat stress,…
GA Forestry Report: April Tornadoes Cause $3 Million+ In Damages
…Urban Forest Strike Team assessed damage to community forests along seven storm tracks. Those occurred in or near the cities of Fort Oglethorpe (Catoosa Co.), Rome (Floyd), Trion (Chattooga), Summerville…
