State Celebrates Trees’ Value in February for Georgia Arbor Day
…mapping, staffing, storm planning, and other urban and community forestry undertakings. “It’s been said by many that a person who plants a tree, plants hope,” Lowrimore added. “These grant recipients…
Pardon Our Smoke
…threatened and endangered plants or animals who are dependent on post-fire conditions, opening up feeding areas for wildlife, improving timber production, and burning off ground fuels to reduce the risk…
Milledgeville Forester Awarded for Outstanding Service to Landowners
…of Georgia forestland. He has helped protect waterways alongside GFC’s Water Quality team, fought wildfires in- and out-of-state, plowed firebreaks, assisted with nursery operations, and influenced some 2500 people through…
OUTDOOR BURN BAN BOOSTS SUMMER AIR QUALITY
…mostly north and central Georgia counties (listed below) do not allow hand-piled yard debris and land-clearing debris burns from May 1 to September 30. For complete details, visit https://epd.georgia.gov/air-protection-branch/open-burning-rules-georgia. Georgia…
BREEZING INTO SUMMERTIME
…details, visit https://epd.georgia.gov/air-protection-branch/open-burning-rules-georgia. Georgia law classifies outdoor burning in several categories. In counties not included in the outdoor burn ban, the Georgia Forestry Commission reminds residents they must continue to…
SMOKEY BEAR & KEVIN BACON SAY “PLAY IT SAFE” WITH WILDFIRES
…and resilience. These grants were awarded in a second round of funding from USFS; a third round of CWDG funding is expected to open for applications towards the end of…
WILDFIRE RISK HIGH AS JULY FOURTH HOLIDAY APPROACHES
…A clear, open space away from dry grass, brush, or flammable materials is required. It should be a safe distance from forests, fields, and structures that could catch fire. Keep…
