Forest Utilization
…can be accessed through their website. PDF Georgia Pulpwood Production Fact Sheet – 2021 This fact sheet is adapted from Southern Pulpwood Production, 2021. The full report presents the findings…
Smokey Bear Wildfire Prevention Program
A Smokey Bear wildfire prevention program is available for kindergarten to second grade students and public events that do not conflict with the national guidelines. Programs are available by appointment to groups of 100 or more. Get more information.
GPB Virtual Leaning Journey: Georgia Forests
Take your students on an interactive journey through the working forests of Georgia to learn about forest ecosystems, food webs, and life cycles, as well as forestry management processes, career opportunities, and much more. Key concepts are presented through text, images, videos, 360º tours, and interactive elements.
Forest Legacy – Assessment of Needs
This assessment documents the need for a Forest Legacy Program in Georgia; identifies and delineates the boundaries of forest areas meeting the eligibility
requirements for designation as Forest Legacy Areas; and provides details of recommended areas for inclusion in the Forest Legacy.
Program.
Cogongrass in Georgia
…through or near a known or suspected cogongrass spot since this could move seed or root fragments to other areas. Resources 2024 Cogongrass Spring Update 2024 Cogongrass Winter Update 2024…
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…
Kemp Leads Forest Field Day
…Kemp welcomed visitors to Plantation Partners Tree Farm, which he co-owns and takes an active part in managing. At stations throughout the property, participants got an up close look at…
Hurricane Cleanup Time Extended; State Timber Tax Credit Deadline Nears
…to finish assignments through the Forest Debris Management Program has been extended by six months to June 30, 2020. “Hurricane Michael left an enormous trail of destruction,” said Georgia Forestry…
GFC and COVID-19
…appointments. Please call your local GFC office or use email to reach local personnel. Statewide contact information is here: https://gatrees.org/about/county-contacts/. Chief rangers and rangers, one at a time, are staffing…
Forestry Considered Critical Workforce Under “Shelter in Place” Executive Order
…information on the key components of the Executive Order for the forestry community in Georgia. Below are a few key facts from the order: The Executive Order and supporting memo…
