New Online Tool Tracks Georgia Wildfire Activity
…GaTrees.org, users can access the Wildfire Public Viewer, which provides an interactive map showing wildfire locations and details about response activities. “The Wildfire Public Viewer gives Georgians fast access to…
Hazards of the Forest
Foresters and others who work outside and those who enjoy being in the outdoors are often confronted with hazards that can cause sickness, injury, or death. This booklet provides a brief description of those hazards to help you avoid an unpleasant encounter.
Virtual Meeting Brings Together Prescribed Fire Proponents
…on Wednesday, September 30, from 10 AM – 3 PM. All elements of the online gathering are designed to promote stronger relationships and increased knowledge about prescribed fire. A dynamic…
GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 1, 2020
…193 and follow back into Lafayette. Turn right on South Main Street. Turn left on Hwy 27 Bypass and follow to the next intersection to get back on Hwy 136….
Chattahoochee Fall Line Prescribed Fire Cooperative
…Co-Op has set a goal of increasing that to 6% or an additional 20,000 acres. With a long-term goal of reaching 20% – 30%. Plans for the Co-Op The current…
GFC Leaf Watch: November 5, 2020 (final leaf watch post)
…Lookout Mountain from I-75. Turn right onto Hwy 189 (or continue on 136 and turn right to go to Cloudland Canyon). Follow Hwy 189 to Sunset Rock, Point Park, or…
Outstanding Employees Honored at Georgia Forestry Commission
…one of 12 GFC teams that guides forest landowners in the growth, health and conservation of Georgia’s valuable forest resources. “Each division in this agency is composed of skilled and…
Pine Bark Beetles
…the most destructive and can kill large numbers of healthy trees over many acres in a short period of time. Black turpentine beetles and Ips beetles are generally attracted to…
Southern Pine Beetle Cost Share Program (SPB)
…are publicly traded or legal entities principally engaged in the processing or manufacturing of wood products. Minimum practice size is 10 acres. Forestry Practices Covered Includes non-commercial thinning, pine release,…
Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)
…Covered Practices that help conserve and enhance soil, water, air and related natural resources on their land. Pay Rate CSP provides participants with payments to maintain the existing conservation based…
