Study Shows Steady Performance by Georgia’s Forest Industry
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 6, 2024 For the 13th consecutive year, a Georgia Tech study shows an increase in revenue generated by Georgia’s forest industry. According to a new report…
Vigilance Urged as Insect-Attacks Emerge
…samples from counties throughout Georgia so that SPB activity and damage levels can be anticipated and mitigated. This trapping protocol, along with a new prediction model, have proven accurate in…
High-flying Tools for Fire – and More!
…Aviation Administration Part 107 license. All flights are conducted within line of sight or have visual observer(s) to maintain line of sight. All flights are limited to 400 feet or…
Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands
…be aware exist! They’re located in both south and north, and they offer a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. Dixon Memorial State Forest straddles Ware and Brantley Counties, just…
Sung to the tune of “School’s Out for Summer!”
…play, can lead to unexpected learning opportunities, enhanced personal growth, and improved learning skills that are important to lifelong education. The Georgia Forestry Commission is home to dedicated specialists who…
North Georgia Burn Ban Beginning May 1 Boosts Air Quality
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 27, 2023 On May 1, an outdoor burn ban will begin in 54 Georgia counties, primarily in the northern half of the state. Affected residents are…
STEM & Forestry
…distinguish them in certain forestry careers. A common tool used in forestry is GIS (geographic information system). GIS creates, manages, analyzes, and maps data related to its geographic location. Mills…
Dreaming of a Green Christmas? Start by Recycling Your Tree
…for wildlife. For each tree harvested, one to three seedlings are planted in its place, making them a renewable resource, and when people purchase them, they also support local economies….
Prescribed Burn Certification
…BURN BAN BOOSTS AIR QUALITY On May 1, an outdoor burn ban will begin in 54 Georgia counties, primarily in the northern half of the state. Affected residents are asked…
In the Saddle of Unsung Heroes: Cross-training as a Wildland Firefighter
…We were instructed to study the IRPG as we were introduced to various situations and training topics throughout the week. By mid-afternoon, our instructors had covered basic wildfire terms, safety,…
