Local Forestry Employees Earn 2021 Performance Award

…year, and it’s clear county personnel have a steadfast focus on high-quality service to the State of Georgia.” For more information about services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org….

North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Lifted

…through the end of September, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division mandates the restrictions to protect air quality from emissions that may increase ground-level ozone. While burning a pile of crispy…

New Online Tool Tracks Georgia Wildfire Activity

…progress and the facts can be accessed from a computer or smart phone.” Sorrells explained that the Wildfire Public Viewer is directly linked to the Georgia Forestry Commission’s (GFC) wildfire…

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Sudden Oak Death (SOD) in Georgia

…nursery stock each year. The Georgia Forestry Commission samples native vegetation surrounding these nursery sites as well as from forested areas throughout the state and to date, no native plants…