Prescribed Fire in Georgia – A Strategic Plan 2008-2020
Helpful resource for detailed information on prescribed burning
eLearn Urban Forestry (Southern Regional Extension Forestry)
eLearn Urban Forestry is a distance-learning program for beginning urban foresters and allied professionals. These include foresters, natural resource planners, landscape architects, city officials and public works employees. (ISA credit not available)
Tree Ordinance Development Guidebook
This guide provides information ranging from how to form a working group to developing a draft tree ordinance.
Georgia EPD
Contact information and resources for the state’s Environmental Protection Division (EPD)
EPA Office of Air and Radiation
Information for the Office of Air and Radiation (OAR), which oversees policies and protections for air quality and radiation exposure
Hidden Hazards of Backyard Burning
Important information about the illegal practice of burning household waste
Current Fire Danger Rating
Daily updated information on current fire dangers across the state
Stormwater to Street Trees
Report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on how to engineer urban forests for stormwater management.
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.
Georgia State Board of Registration for Foresters
Overview information about the Georgia State Board of Registration for Foresters.