Why Choose a Live Christmas Tree?
…honestly say, Christmas tree farmers are some of the hardest working people around. Farmers work for years to grow trees so families can come out to their farm and select…
Georgia’s Conservation Woodland Program
…number of objectives can be met. The program features multiple in-depth documents, internet links, and the capability to create your custom management plan. With this program and website, everything is…
Prescribed Burn Time in Georgia
…example, when each stand should be burned. These plans are written at no cost to a landowner. For more information about these plans visit https://gatrees.org/forest-management-conservation/forest-stewardship-program/ or your local GFC office….
2022 Chinese Privet Identification Sheet
Chinese (Ligustrum sinense), European (Ligustrum vulgare) and Japanese (Ligustrum japonicum) privets are all listed as invasive-exotic species that threaten native South Carolina forests. These are semi-evergreen, multi-stemmed shrubs or small trees that can grow up to a height of 20 feet. Ligustrum sp. are native to China, parts of Europe and Japan, and were first introduced into the United States around 1909 for ornamental use as shrub borders, erosion control plantings and wildlife forage. Characteristic flowers of Ligustrum species are showy, panicles of tiny, creamy-white flowers that are very fragrant and abundant in late spring through summer. Fruit produced are small, rounded dark-purple berries that persist throughout the winter, especially favored by birds.
GFC Launches Certified Burners’ Online Permit System
…in advance of their burn, the request cannot be made later than noon the day before. This time frame allows the GFC ample time to evaluate the permit request. Anything…
Forest Water Quality Team Honored for Outstanding Achievements
…can be very proud of how the GFC Water Quality team has communicated the importance of that connection to people in Georgia and across the entire Southeast.” For more information…
Pass the Tissue, it’s Pollen Time!
…reach for the sunshine. For many people, however, it’s the most miserable time of year, when all the pollen, both visible and invisible, wreaks havoc on human bodies. Despite its…
High Fire Danger Prompts Outdoor Burning Warnings this Weekend
…with recent rainfall, the ability to control open burning under these weather conditions will be difficult,” Sorrells said. “Resulting wildfires could spread rapidly and cause harm to people, damage to…
Prevention Tactics Shared as Fire Danger Rises
…April 3, spreading the word about fire danger. The current weather outlook for the next couple of months is indicating dry conditions and a potential increase in the risk of…
2021 Wood-Using Industry Directory
The Georgia Forestry Commission is pleased to bring you the 2021 Georgia Primary Wood-Using Industries Directory. The Directory is designed to serve as a reference for producers seeking to market their wood products and for wood users in locating suppliers.
