SMOKEY BEAR & KEVIN BACON SAY “PLAY IT SAFE” WITH WILDFIRES
…prevention! Expect to see the two beloved mascots, Smokey Bear and Macon Bacon’s “Kevin,” in social media posts and on the big screen at baseball games. A series of videos…
Water Quality & BMPs
…better. Two of the most critical BMPs are Streamside Management Zones (SMZs) and water diversions. SMZs are areas next to stream banks and bodies of water that must be specially…
i-Tree Streets
Within the i-Tree software suite, street tree populations are assessed using i-Tree Streets, which is an analysis tool for urban forest managers that uses tree inventory data to quantify the dollar value of annual environmental and aesthetic benefits.
Huber “Trees for Georgia” Program
Program Overview: Huber Engineered Woods LLC has donated $30K to fund the purchase of pine seedlings to be planted within the following counties: Banks, Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Franklin, Greene, Gwinnett,…
Benefits of Outdoor Exercise
…can have life-changing results on one’s heart – and mind. Physical activity has been linked to both mental and physical wellbeing in multiple studies. Being physically active has numerous proven…
Community Forestry Friend Program Application
The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) is rewarding communities and campuses implementing
exemplary urban forestry programs with a Community Forestry Friend social media badge. Earning
the badge means your community manages its trees with the best urban and community forestry
practices, partners and professionalism. Download application to apply for the Community Forestry Friend program.
“Good Fires” Take Center Stage at Upcoming Virtual Meeting
…Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Georgia Wildlife Federation, the U.S. Forest Service, Tall Timbers and the Jones Center at Ichauway. “Georgia DNR strongly supports prescribed fire and is…
PLANNING A SAFE & FUN FOURTH OF JULY
…ignition can spark a wildfire, and that includes outdoor grills, campfires, fireworks, and even hot vehicle undercarriages and lawn equipment. Of course, tossing cigarettes and the like into vegetated areas…
Wildfire Risk High as July Fourth Holiday Approaches
…you plan to set them off yourself, be sure you know the local ordinances by contacting county or city officials. The local fire department is a good source of information….
