Bloom-time BOLO for Invasive Weed in Georgia
…frequently in pine woodlands, vehicle rights-of-way, open pastures, and even home landscapes, coastal dunes, and golf courses. “We need all outdoor enthusiasts to keep an eye out for cogongrass,” said…
North Georgia Burn Ban Boosts Air Quality
…between fires and woodlands and structures, burn times from sunrise to sunset, burner attendance at the fire, and reasonable precautions such as weather awareness and suppression tools. Full details including…
Sung to the tune of “School’s Out for Summer!”
…3 – 15. These fun and easy-to-do projects get you outside in your own backyard, in local parks, or even off to a walk in the woods. Rainy day? No…
PLANNING A SAFE & FUN FOURTH OF JULY
…or allow them to travel, over dry grass and vegetation, or into wooded forest areas. Follow all safe practices, both for your personal safety and to prevent injuries to people…
Wildfire Risk High as July Fourth Holiday Approaches
…Recognize and know that fireworks start wildfires. Don’t ignite fireworks, or allow them to travel, over dry grass and vegetation, or into wooded forest areas. Follow all safe practices, both…
Making your Home more Energy Efficient – by Planting Trees
…windows West and southwest facing wood-sided walls Any deck areas that reflect light to the interior of the home. Ask the Arborist Series: Tree Care Planting trees properly is critical…
North GA Burn Ban to be Lifted October 1
…precautions were taken in advance, if a wildfire does result.” The five safety precautions mandated by law are: set spacing distances between fires and woodlands and structures, burn times from…
2022 Georgia Firsts Fact Sheet
Georgia’s leadership in the production of forest products in the U.S. south, nation and world is possible because of the
state’s highly productive forests. On average, Georgia’s 23.8 million acres of commercial timberlands grow in excess of 24
million tons more wood per year than is harvested, resulting in growth exceeding removals by 48% for all species combined.
A Message from GFC Director Tim Lowrimore
…organizations or individuals for outstanding regional wildfire prevention service over at least a two-year period. GFC received the National Woodland Owners Associations’ 2022 Outstanding Forestry Legislation Award for developing HB897,…
The Wise Way to Guard Against Fire
…is termed the “Wildland Urban Interface,” or “WUI” (pronounced WOO’-ee) for short. People living in these areas are at increased risk for forest fires. Forest fires are normal events in…
