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…
Special Team Dispatched to Spread Fire Safety Alerts
…campfires and the like. One ember could truly be the start of something devastating.” Some Georgia counties have instituted complete burn bans. Burn permits from the Georgia Forestry Commission are…
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…
Prescribed Fire Advisories
…Ryan Meckel (470) 352-5077 March 9, 2020 Chattooga, Floyd and Polk Floyd Park (706) 857-0826 March 9, 2020 Gilmer, Murray, Pickens and Fannin Alan Earhart (423) 366-8118 March 8, 2020…
#SpringIntoAction with GFC!
…friends can get busy taking photographs or making artwork to reflect that theme (please observe the recommended social distancing guidelines). Use #SpringIntoAction when you submit your photos and we’ll share…
Forestry Considered Critical Workforce Under “Shelter in Place” Executive Order
This article was published by our friends and partners, the Georgia Forestry Association. For more information, visit www.gfagrow.org/covid-19. On April 2, 2020, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp issued an Executive Order,…
Georgia Burn Ban Begins May 1
…pollution levels are known to contribute to lung problems and heart disease. Residents in Georgia counties not included in the annual burn ban will continue to be required to secure…
Caring for Trees in Summer
…and advice specific to your needs. Here’s a great place to start exploring the many topics associated with tree care. This guide is also a valuable resource. Summer is an…
Fall Leaf Watch Kickoff
…and decreased sunlight hours provide a signal to the trees (as well as many other species of plants, animals, and insects) that it’s time to start preparing for dormancy until…
Tree ID
Chart to help identify leaves found in the forest.
