Ask the Arborist

Online assistance for homeowner’s questions about the trees in your yard.

Annual Northern Georgia Burn Ban Begins May 1

…burning of yard and land-clearing debris is prohibited in some counties where particulate matter pollutants and chemicals from smoke are more likely to combine with emissions from vehicles and industrial…

GFC and COVID-19

…offices to issue burn permits and respond to customers by appointment. We’re encouraging online burn permitting at GaTrees.org or by calling 1-877-OK2-BURN (652-2876). GFC rangers in all areas are on…

Howard E. Bennett Museum

…in 1935. Information about other forestry equipment is also featured. Naval Stores & Forest Management Pine sap was used predominantly in the 1930’s through the 1950’s to seal and waterproof…

Georgia Burn Ban Begins May 1

…burning of yard and land-clearing debris is prohibited in some counties where particulate matter pollutants and chemicals from smoke are more likely to combine with emissions from vehicles and industrial…

Virtual Meeting Brings Together Prescribed Fire Proponents

…on Wednesday, September 30, from 10 AM – 3 PM. All elements of the online gathering are designed to promote stronger relationships and increased knowledge about prescribed fire. A dynamic…

Will someone buy my trees

Many homeowners believe that the trees in their landscape have significant economic value for use as lumber or other wood products. These trees, whether pine or hardwood, seem to occupy such a large space in the landscape that it’s difficult to imagine they can’t be used to build houses, furniture or put to some other valuable use. Landowners also hope that this value will help offset the cost of the tree’s removal, which can be very expensive.

Crawford County Man Pleads Guilty to Setting Wildfires

…a fine of up to $50,000. Investigators began examining suspicious fires in the Lower Hartley Bridge area beginning in May of 2015. Thirty-one arson fires were set in the area…

Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)

…measures they agree to add. Potential applicants are encouraged to determine whether CSP is the right program for them by completing the self-screening checklist To apply: contact the NRCS office…